Which materials is this formwork drill bit suitable for?

Made of HSS steel, it is suited for drilling into wood, formwork, multilayer building materials, and sandwich panels.

What type of shank does this drill bit have?

It features an 8 mm cylindrical shank compatible with standard three-jaw drill chucks.

What are the exact dimensions of this drill bit?

It has a 12 mm diameter, a 100 mm working length, and a total length of 400 mm.

Can this drill bit be used with hammer action?

No, this drill bit is strictly intended for rotary drilling without impact.

BOSCH 2608596337 formwork/installation drill 12 x 400 mm, d 8 mm

Name: BOSCH 2608596337 formwork/installation drill 12 x 400 mm, d 8 mm
Brand: BOSCH
SKU: 02221969
Price: 12.2 EUR
Availability: InStock

Supplier number: BOSCH 2608596337 | EAN 3165140059435

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Dependable drilling through thick timber

Practical benefits

Effortless deep hole drilling: With a 400 mm total length, you easily drill through thick formwork boards, beams, and composite materials.
High resistance against breakage: The robust HSS construction with a secure shank connection reduces breakage risks during tough construction jobs.
Precise and clean starts: The 118° chisel point allows you to position the drill accurately without slipping across the wood surface.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Bosch pro Wood hss formwork drill bit, you reliably drill through thick wooden formwork, multilayer building materials, and structural beams. Where standard wood bits fall short, this installation bit provides the depth you need for running cables and conduits, thanks to its 400 mm total length and 12 mm diameter. The sturdy hss construction with a secure connection to the 8 mm cylindrical shank significantly reduces breakage risks during demanding jobs. With its sharp 118° point, you start every rotary drill hole accurately and work without slipping across construction materials.

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Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 12 mm
Drill bit type: Formwork drill bit
Overall length: 400 mm
Shank size: 8 mm
Shank type: Cylindrical
Material (drill bit): HSS
Number of cutting edges: 2
Cutting length: 400 mm

Product description

Formwork/Installation drill 12 x 400 mm, d 8 mm
Robust for formwork
Installation auger is very robust for formwork
The drill bit and shank end are bolted in place, with a low risk of breakage and ensuring smooth drilling

Advantages

Very robust for formwork - The installation auger is very robust and intended for formwork.
Drill bit and shank end are screwed on, therefore low risk of breakage and smooth drilling.
The flared spiral and the tapered drill and shank ends prevent jamming, even in damp wood, while sufficient force is applied to drill through driven-in nails.
The drill has an extra-long shank and is versatile, in layered building materials or sandwich materials, e.g. for formwork construction and for indoor installation work, plumbing installation, heating construction and electrical installation.
Suitable for formwork work, boards, beams, plasterboard, light building materials, insulation material and metal, e.g. metal sheets, sandwich material with steel, aluminium or profiled sheet.
The drill's cylindrical shank is suitable for all drills with a 13 mm chuck.
The installation drill bit is made of HSS (high-speed steel) in accordance with DIN 7490.
The drill bit has a 118-degree conical shank.
Cylindrical shank compatible with three-claw drill chucks.

All Features

Diameter: 12 mm
Drill bit type: Formwork drill bit
Overall length: 400 mm
Shank size: 8 mm
Shank type: Cylindrical
Material (drill bit): HSS
Number of cutting edges: 2
Cutting length: 400 mm
Diameter (d) mm: 12
Overall length (l2) mm: 400
Shaft diameter (d) mm: 8

Brand BOSCH
02221969
EAN 3165140059435
Supplier number BOSCH 2608596337

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which materials is this formwork drill bit suitable for?: Made of HSS steel, it is suited for drilling into wood, formwork, multilayer building materials, and sandwich panels.
What type of shank does this drill bit have?: It features an 8 mm cylindrical shank compatible with standard three-jaw drill chucks.
What are the exact dimensions of this drill bit?: It has a 12 mm diameter, a 100 mm working length, and a total length of 400 mm.
Can this drill bit be used with hammer action?: No, this drill bit is strictly intended for rotary drilling without impact.