Minerallac Company 86712 - This is a step drill with a 2-flute split tip design. It is made for drilling or enlarging holes in steel, copper, brass, aluminum, Plexiglass, sheet metal, PVC, and plasterboard. The drill has 8 stages and a minimum drill diameter of 1/4" with a maximum drill diameter of 3/4".
Minerallac Company

86712

Alternate Item Number: 12116507

UPC: 085937867124


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Overview

The Minerallac 86712 is a 1/4" to 3/4" high-speed steel (HSS) 2-flute split tip step drill, manufactured in the USA by Minerallac Company. This tool is engineered for creating precise, clean holes in thin-gauge metals, including 10-gauge mild or stainless steel, without pre-punching. It features 9 steps with 1/16" increments for accurate hole sizing and a 3/8" three-flat shank for a secure, non-slip grip in drills and drivers. Ideal for electrical contractors and metal fabricators, the 86712 delivers burr-free holes in applications such as metal studs, switch boxes, junction boxes, and lighting fixtures.
  • Hole Size Range: 1/4" - 3/4"
  • Number of Steps: 9
  • Increment Size: 1/16"
  • Shank Size: 3/8" (3-flat for non-slip grip)
  • Material: High Speed Steel (HSS) with 2-flute split tip design
  • Drills through 10 gauge mild steel or stainless steel
  • Self-drilling, requires no pre-punching
  • Applications: Metal studs, switch boxes, junction boxes, lighting fixtures
  • Manufacturer: Minerallac Company
  • Country of Origin: US

Specifications

Application
Steel, copper, brass, aluminum, Plexiglass, sheet metal, PVC, plasterboard, hole enlarging
Application
aluminum;brass;copper;hole enlarging;plasterboard;Plexiglass;PVC;sheet metal;Steel
Drill Diameter, Maximum
3/4 in
Drill Diameter, Minimum
1/4 in
Exchanging Centering Tip
No
Material
HSS
Material
High Speed Steel
Maximum Drill Diameter
3/4"
Minimum Drill Diameter
1/4"
Number of Blades
1
Number of Drill Stages
8
Size
1/4" to 3/4"
Size
1/4-3/4"
Special Features
Reduce secondary operations with trailing flute that automatically deburs holes.
Spiral Groove
True
Spiral Groove
Yes
Type
Step Drill
This is a step drill with a 2-flute split tip design. It is made of high speed steel and is used for enlarging holes in steel, copper, brass, aluminum, Plexiglass, sheet metal, PVC, and plasterboard. The drill has a minimum diameter of 1/4 inch and a maximum diameter of 1-1/2 inch. It includes a spiral groove and a trailing flute that automatically deburs holes.

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