Why Use Left Hand Drill Bits?

Left hand drill bits are ideally used for removing broken bolt and studs. KnKut left hand drill bits may loosen the broken stud while also preventing further tightening of the broken piece and possibly eliminating the need for a screw extractor.

What is the purpose of left handed drill bits?

Drill Hog is proud to release the newest technology in left hand drill bits. These bits are left handed meaning the flutes run in the opposite direction (counter clockwise). Left hand drills are used to remove broken bolts, screws, and studs just like an easy out.

When and why would you use a left handed drill bit?

If the hole is a blind hole (does not go right through the material) a left handed drill but can be useful. A left handed drill bit is the reverse to a normal drill bit and so you use it in reverse, so if the drill bites into the material there is a chance that the drill bit will remove the broken portion of the bolt.