Features
- Double-end design to provide two cutting ends per piece
- Split point tip to reduce walking and eliminate the need for a center punch
- Black oxide finish to reduce friction and provide basic corrosion resistance
- Geometry intended to reduce heat buildup and improve drilling performance
- Suitable for drilling metals and common wood, plastic, and composite materials
Specifications
| Model Number | BL6135 |
| Pack Quantity | 12 (bulk) |
| Diameter | 1/8" |
| Flute Length | 0.5 in. |
| Overall Length | 2.125 in. |
| Shank Diameter | 0.125 in. |
| Coating | Black oxide |
| Point Style | Split point (self-starting) |
| Intended Materials | Steel, copper, aluminum, brass, oak, maple, MDF, pine, PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, ABS, nylon, composites |
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A 12-piece set of fractional double-ended drill bits with black oxide finish. Each bit has a split point to help start holes without walking and a geometry intended to reduce heat and improve cutting performance for general-purpose drilling in metals and common construction materials.
Model Number: BL6135
Project Ideas
Business
Etsy Cribbage Board Micro-Shop
Batch-produce custom cribbage boards with 1/8 in. peg holes, offering names, logos, and inlay options. The double-ended bits minimize downtime, and the split point ensures accurate, repeatable hole placement in hardwoods for clean, professional results.
Mobile Riveting and Sheet-Metal Repair
Offer on-site repairs for gutters, trailer skins, HVAC plenums, and signage using 1/8 in. pop rivets. The bits’ split points prevent skating on painted or galvanized sheet, speeding up precise hole-making and allowing efficient, durable fixes.
Custom Perforated Panels Service
Produce decorative and functional panels—PC case vents, radiator covers, speaker grilles, and airflow screens—drilled with 1/8 in. patterns. The short, rigid bits hold tight tolerances in metal and plastic for clean arrays and consistent spacing.
Cabinet Hardware and Fixture Installation
Provide a turnkey service installing knobs, pulls, hooks, and brackets with clean 1/8 in. pilot holes in wood, MDF, and melamine. The self-starting bits reduce blowout and misalignment on slick finishes, improving speed and finish quality.
Small-Batch Nameplates and Plaques
Make aluminum or brass nameplates with 1/8 in. mounting holes for rivets or screws, offering engraved, painted, or vinyl-applied lettering. The black oxide bits cut cool and clean in nonferrous metals, keeping edges sharp and burrs minimal.
Creative
Cribbage Boards with Inlay
Create premium cribbage boards in maple or walnut and drill long, accurate 1/8 in. peg rows. The split point keeps holes straight in hard woods without a center punch, and the short, double-ended bits stay rigid for tight spacing. Add inlays, engravings, and an oil finish for a heirloom look.
Perforated Lanterns and Light Panels
Drill 1/8 in. starbursts, gradients, or geometric patterns into thin aluminum, steel, or PVC to make lanterns or wall panels. Backlight with LED strips for dramatic light spill. The black oxide bits run cooler in metal, and the split point prevents walking on slick surfaces.
Riveted Wind Chimes and Mobiles
Cut aluminum or acrylic shapes, drill 1/8 in. hang points, and assemble with 1/8 in. pop rivets or small rings. The self-starting split point keeps holes where you want them on thin sheet, and the short length reduces flex for cleaner edges and less burr.
String Art on Acrylic or Metal
Lay out a design, drill 1/8 in. perimeter holes around the motif on acrylic, polycarbonate, or thin sheet metal, then lace colorful cord to form the artwork. Use a wood backer to prevent blowout; the bit’s geometry helps keep holes crisp in plastics.
Constellation or City Map Dot Art
Plot constellations or city street nodes and drill 1/8 in. holes in a painted panel. Backlight the holes or press-fit short 1/8 in. acrylic rods to create glowing points. The double-ended bits maintain consistent hole size across large grids.