BAC #: B-DS10
Spring Drill Stop
Description
Drill stops help eliminate drill breakage & surface marks when drilling in sheet metal, and safely keep your drill from going too far through the work. Drill stops have a coiled spring to cushion the drill breakthrough and prevent the drill chuck from marring the work surface.
1/4" Drill Stop is color coded copper.
#10 Drill Stop is color coded brass.
#21 Drill Stop is color coded black.
#30 Drill Stop is color coded copper.
#40 Drill Stop is color coded silver.
Aircraft drill stops are commonly used during airframe repairs, structural modifications and sheet metal fabrication to maintain precise drilling depth and reduce the risk of damaging underlying structure, wiring, hydraulic lines or fuel tanks. They are an essential tool for aircraft maintenance technicians working on aluminum, composite and other aerospace materials where accuracy is critical. Drill stops are designed to improve drilling consistency, enhance safety and help technicians perform repairs that meet OEM specifications and industry best practices.