01H009 - Walter 9/64 Sst Stub Drill

Heavy-Duty Solution for Sheet Metal Fabrication

Fabricators and welders know that drilling into thin-walled materials and stainless steel presents a unique set of challenges. The Walter 01H009 9/64" SST Stub Drill Bit is specifically designed to overcome these hurdles, making it a go-to choice for metalworkers. The "stub" or screw machine length is significantly shorter than a standard drill bit, which inherently makes it more rigid. In the world of welding and fabrication, where hand drills are frequently used at awkward angles, this added rigidity is a game-changer. It virtually eliminates the flexing that causes standard bits to snap, saving you money on replacements and downtime on the job site.

One of the standout features for welders is the 135° split point. When you are prepping a piece of sheet metal or trying to drill out a spot weld, you need a bit that starts cutting the instant the trigger is pulled. The split point on this Walter bit prevents the tool from skating across the metal surface, ensuring that your hole is exactly where you marked it. This feature is critical for maintaining the integrity of thin-walled materials, preventing the bit from tearing the metal or creating an oblong hole.

The Bronze SST surface treatment is another reason this bit belongs in your shop. Stainless steel work hardens quickly if a drill bit rubs instead of cuts, destroying the bit in seconds. The SST coating provides excellent lubricity, allowing chips to evacuate smoothly and keeping the cutting edge cool. This allows the 01H009 to cut through stainless steel and other hard alloys with impressive speed and longevity. It is also highly effective on aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, resisting the tendency of soft metals to gum up the flutes.

Whether you are installing rivets, drilling pilot holes, or working on automotive body repairs, the Walter 9/64" SST Stub Drill delivers professional-grade performance. Its ability to withstand higher feed pressures makes it ideal for aggressive drilling in production environments. Stop struggling with flimsy bits that wander and break; upgrade to the rigidity and precision of Walter's SST stub drills and experience the difference in your fabrication workflow.