Double Ended Rivet Drill 2 Piece Set

This two piece double ended rivet drill set is made for drilling clean pilot holes for pop rivets in sheet metal, roof flashing, guttering and other thin materials. Each bit has two fluted cutting ends, so when one end dulls you flip the bit and keep working. The set covers the two most common pop rivet sizes in #30 (3.26mm) and #11 (4.85mm).

Key Features

• Double ended design doubles the working life of each bit
• M2 high speed steel with a bright finish suits ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics
• 135 degree split point is self-centring, so the bit does not wander on thin panels
• Compact panel drill style suits tight access and shallow work
• Covers 1/8 inch and 3/16 inch pop rivet sizes
• Low maintenance bright finish resists corrosion

Specifications

• Set contents: 2 pieces, #30 and #11
• #30 diameter: 3.26mm, suits 1/8 inch pop rivet
• #11 diameter: 4.85mm, suits 3/16 inch pop rivet
• Material: M2 high speed steel (HSS)
• Tip angle: 135 degree split point
• Overall length: approximately 54mm with a 19mm flute (description-sourced)

Applications

• Pre-drilling pilot holes for rivets in roofing and guttering
• Drilling thin gauge metals, aluminium flashings and cladding
• Clean, burr free holes for pop rivets in aluminium or steel
• General drilling in plastics during fitting and repairs
• Automotive, HVAC and general sheet metal fabrication

What You Need To Complete The Job

Drill the pilot hole with these bits, then set the rivet with a hand riveter and the correct pop rivets. Wear a pair of leather rigger gloves when handling cut metal. Browse the full General Hand Tools range for more drilling and fastening tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are double ended rivet drills?

Each bit in this set has two fluted cutting ends instead of one. When the end in use dulls, you loosen the chuck, flip the bit around and keep drilling. That gives you roughly double the working life from each bit compared to a single ended drill of the same size.

Which rivet sizes do these drills match?

The set has a #30 bit at 3.26mm for 1/8 inch pop rivets and a #11 bit at 4.85mm for 3/16 inch pop rivets. Those cover the two most common pop rivet sizes used in sheet metal, roofing and gutter work. Always drill a pilot hole that matches the rivet you plan to set.

Why does a split point matter?

A 135 degree split point is self-centring, which means the tip bites into the metal and starts cutting on the centre point rather than skidding sideways. That stops the bit wandering across a thin panel and gives a clean, accurately placed pilot hole.