Quick facts
- Brand: Bosch
- Price: USD 7.99
- Rating: 4.60 (266 reviews)
When you need extra reach without stepping up to specialty tooling, the Bosch BL2743 delivers an aircraft-length 1/4 in. x 12 in. drill bit built for common shop and jobsite materials. Its black oxide finish and high speed steel (HSS) construction are paired with a speed helix design that’s made to drill faster than standard bits while helping reduce heat for improved longevity.
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Designed for versatility, this bit is suitable for a wide range of materials—from steel and non-ferrous metals to hardwoods and plastics—making it a handy choice for installers, fabricators, and DIYers who want one dependable extra-long bit in the toolbox.
- Speed helix design for three times faster drilling than standard bits
- Lasts 50% longer than high-speed steel
- Easier drilling with reduced heat to help extend drill bit life
- Extra length (aircraft) format: 1/4 in. x 12 in.
- For use in steel, copper, aluminum, brass, oak, maple, MDF, pine, PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, ABS, nylon, and composite materials
Specs at a glance: 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) cutting diameter, 12 in. length, 135° cutting angle, spiral flute with 2 flutes, straight shank, black oxide finish, 1-piece pack.











