Self-Centering Vix Drill Bit #9 (9/64") ~ Hex Shank

Made in the USA 1/4" ball shank quick change Vix-Bit style Excellent for pre-drilling holes for hinges & hardware - Precise & accurate drilling For #8, #9, & #10 screws Spring loaded casing  Set-screw on bit enables adjustable drill depth Drill guide bevelled tip is hardened  Product Description Specs This spring loaded self-centering drill bit is perfect for precise easy drilling in hardware. The bevelled tip on these Vix-Bits align in the countersunk hole of the hardware & provide an accurate & precise center-drilled hole for the corresponding screws. The drill depth is also adjustable to a specific depth, due to the set-screw on the side of the Vix-Bit. The drill bits will work in a number of materials including wood, metal, & plastics. These self-centering bits are a most handy tool especially when working with hardware. Quick change shank. From the Manufacturer:    Sam Vick, a carpenter & building contractor, was looking for an easier way to install hinges, window latches & hardware using screws. He invented a self-centering drill bit that ensured a perfectly centered hole every time. The Vix-Bit became so popular with fellow carpenters that he formed S.E. Vick Tool Company in 1958. Product  For Screw Sizes Drill Bit Diameter Overall Length Model # Vix-Bit #9  #8, #9, #10 9/64" 4-15/16" VIX-9964-VBHX      For California Residents:    WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov    WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood