No.30 Double Ended Panel Drill 10 Piece

This 10 piece set of No.30 double ended panel drills is developed to drill holes for rivets in flat and curved panels, and it is used in sheet metal fabrication. The double ended design doubles the life of each bit because you flip it around when one end dulls. A 135 degree self centring point minimises wandering on the start, which is ideal for thin materials.

Key Features

• Developed to drill holes for rivets in flat and curved panels
• Double ended design doubles the working life of each bit
• 135 degree self centring point minimises wandering on the start
• Ideal for thin materials where a clean start matters
• 10 piece set for a ready supply on the job

Specifications

• Drill size: No.30
• Set contents: 10 pieces
• Tip: 135 degree self centring point
• Design: double ended
• Use: rivet holes in flat and curved panels, sheet metal fabrication

Applications

• Drilling rivet holes in flat and curved metal panels
• Sheet metal fabrication and panel work
• Pre-drilling cladding, flashings and guttering
• Thin gauge metal where a clean, burr free start is needed

What You Need To Complete The Job

Drill the rivet holes with these bits, then set the rivets with a hand riveter and the correct pop rivets. For a larger mixed set, the double ended panel drill 10 pack covers more sizes. See the General Hand Tools range for more drilling and fastening tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a double ended panel drill?

A double ended panel drill has a cutting end at both ends of the bit. When the end in use dulls, you loosen the chuck, flip the bit and keep drilling with the other end. That gives roughly twice the working life from each bit, which is handy when you are drilling a long run of rivet holes.

Why does a self centring point help?

The 135 degree self centring point bites into the metal on the centre of the tip instead of skidding sideways. On thin sheet and curved panels that means the hole starts exactly where you want it, with less wandering and a cleaner edge around the hole.

What are these drills used for?

They are used to drill the pilot holes for pop rivets in flat and curved panels, and in sheet metal fabrication generally. That covers cladding, flashings, guttering, ducts and panel work where rivets are the fastening method. Match the drill to the rivet size so the rivet sits snug in the hole.

Can I use these on thin aluminium?

Yes. The self centring point and the compact size make them a good fit for thin aluminium, steel and other sheet metals. Use light pressure and let the drill speed do the work, and keep the material supported so it does not flex while you drill.