Features
- Pilot point tip for cleaner starts and reduced walking/lock-up at breakthrough
- No-Spin shank to reduce bit rotation in the chuck
- Tapered web to improve durability and reduce breakage
- Size markings located above the shank to prevent wearing away
- Sizes 1/16" to 11/64" are split point drill bits
Specifications
| Head Type | Pilot Point |
| Is It A Set? | No |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Quantity | 12 |
| Product Diameter | 9/64" |
| Overall Length | 5 3/4 in |
| Product Length | 5 3/4 in |
| Applications | Wood, metal, plastic |
| Size Markings | Located above the shank |
| Warranty | 30 Day Money Back Guarantee |
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Pilot point drill bit for drilling in wood, metal, or plastic. The pilot point tip improves hole starts and reduces bit walking and lock-up at breakthrough. The shank design reduces bit spinning in the chuck and the tapered web increases durability.
Project Ideas
Business
Pre-Drilled Electronics Enclosures
Offer small-run ABS/aluminum project boxes pre-drilled with 9/64" clearance holes for #6 hardware and pilot holes for standoffs and cable glands. Sell standard patterns for common dev boards or custom layouts from customer drawings.
Spice and Cocktail Shaker Lids
Launch an online microbrand selling mason jar shaker lids with clean 9/64" hole arrays (fine, medium, coarse patterns). Bundle with jars, labels, and racks; upsell custom patterns and laser-marked lids.
Wind Chime DIY Kits
Sell kits with pre-cut, pre-drilled chime tubes, top disks, line, and hardware. The pilot point bit ensures premium hole quality in metal and wood so customers get an easy build and musical, consistent results.
Custom Tags and Keychains
Produce aluminum or stainless tags with crisp 9/64" hang holes for keychains, gear labels, and pet IDs. Offer on-site or mail-order personalization (engraving/printing) with quick turnaround and bulk pricing.
Cabinet and Fixture Pilot-Hole Service
Partner with local woodshops and installers to pre-drill 9/64" clearance holes for #6 screws in cabinet doors, rails, and fixtures. Use jigs for high throughput; deliver labeled, ready-to-assemble parts that cut install time.
Creative
Mini Wind Chimes
Drill 9/64" suspension holes in aluminum or brass tubing and top plates to build compact, melodic wind chimes. The pilot point prevents walking on metal and keeps holes aligned, making clean, repeatable parts for a polished look.
Mason Jar Shaker Lids
Convert mason jar lids into spice, sugar, or cocktail garnish shakers by drilling uniform 9/64" holes in decorative patterns. The pilot point keeps the bit centered on curved metal lids for neat, burr-minimized openings.
String Art Boards
Pre-drill 9/64" pilot holes along outlines on wood panels so nails drive straight without splitting. The clean starts let you place holes precisely on pencil marks for intricate string art designs.
Birdhouse Vent and Drain Grids
Add clusters of 9/64" ventilation and drainage holes to birdhouses or feeders. The bit’s pilot point stops walking on painted wood, giving tidy, repeatable grids that improve airflow and longevity.
Travel Peg Game Boards
Make compact peg games (like mini cribbage or custom puzzles) by drilling 9/64" holes in hardwood or acrylic, then craft matching pegs from dowel or rod. The no-spin shank aids repetitive drilling without slippage.