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3.2mm x 46mm Replacement Drill Bits for 8g Alpha Decking Tool DCRD0320-5

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Product Decking Tools Replacement Drill Bits
Product Types To suit Alpha
Size M3.2 (3.2mm)
Length (l) 46mm
Drill Length (L) 46mm
Flute Length (fl) 30mm
Whats Included 5 drill bits
To Suit Tool 8g Alpha Tool
Drill Bit Size 3.2mm (1/8")
Country of Origin Taiwan
Brand Alpha

Dimensional data is a guide only. Tolerance differences exist between brands and batches

M3.2 (3.2mm) Countersink Decking Tools are pre-drilling and countersinking tools that bore the pilot hole and cut the countersink recess for a decking screw in one pass.

About Countersink Decking Tools

Countersink Decking Tools combine a high-speed fluted drill bit with a countersink cutter and a free-spinning depth-stop collar, so every hole gets the same pilot and the same countersink depth without marking the deck. Match the tool to the screw: gauge (8g to 14g) and head style (standard or trim head). Essential in dense hardwoods like merbau and spotted gum where decking screws cannot drive without pre-drilling, and the anti-clog design keeps the cut visible as you work.


Also known as
Decking Countersink Bit · Countersinking Tool · Pre-Drill Countersink · Smart Bit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a countersink decking tool?
A two-in-one bit that drills the pilot hole and cuts the countersink recess for a decking screw in a single pass.

The high-speed fluted drill bit bores the pilot while the countersink cutter shapes the recess, so the screw head seats flush first time. The anti-clog design clears debris as it cuts.

What size do I need?
Match the tool to your decking screw: the gauge (8g, 10g, 12g or 14g) and the head style (standard or trim head).

The tool's pilot suits the screw gauge and its cutter is shaped for the head. A 10g standard head tool suits 10g (4.8mm) countersunk decking screws; trim head tools cut the smaller recess a trim head needs.

Do I need one for hardwood decking?
Yes - dense hardwoods like merbau and spotted gum need pre-drilling or the screw snaps or wanders.

Test on an offcut first to confirm whether pre-drilling is necessary for your timber. Old, seasoned boards wear the bit faster than new stock; a dab of cutting compound on the bit tip extends its life.

What does the stop collar do?
The free-spinning collar stops the cut at a set depth, so every countersink lands at exactly the same depth.

Because the collar spins free on an o-ring, it does not burn or mark the deck surface when it touches down. Uniform depth means every screw head sits identically across the whole deck.

What is mushrooming and how does this tool prevent it?
Mushrooming is the small mound of waste fibre that lifts around a screw hole - the countersink cuts it away before the screw goes in.

Without a countersink, the screw head compresses the mound and sits proud or crushes the surface. The pre-cut recess leaves a clean edge and a flush finish.


Measurement

Sizing Decking tools cut a clean countersunk recess so the decking screw head finishes flush with the board, with no tear-out around the hole. They are sized by the screw gauge they suit: the pilot section matches the screw body and the countersink matches the head diameter. Check the specifications table above for the screw gauge each tool suits, then pick the matching screws from our Screws for Decking range.

For exact tool dimensions, see the CAD drawing and product specifications table directly above this description.


About the Brand

Alpha · Sheffield Group · Australian

Alpha is the Sheffield Group's premium drilling, cutting and fastening brand. Australian-owned, Sheffield has supplied industrial and trade markets since 1957 and is one of the country's largest distributors of cutting tools and accessories.

Range: The Alpha range covers Gold Series HSS jobber drill bits, HSS Cobalt drill bits, Bi-Metal Cobalt holesaws, TurboBORE spade bits, heavy-duty timber augers, SDS Plus masonry bits, countersinks, ONSITE+ impact-rated step-tip drill bits, and the ThunderMax range of impact-driven accessories.

Positioning: Premium-quality, production-grade tools at trade pricing. Same-day dispatch from BNA Brisbane.

Resources

Technical library PDFs

For full technical data including key product information, range and a CAD drawing, see our Technical PDFs library.

Measurement conversion calculators

Convert between metric and imperial sizes, gauge to mm, decimal to fraction and TPI to pitch with our measurement conversion calculators.

Pricing & Delivery

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Disclaimer

Technical data Researched and compiled from numerous industry sources for the sole purpose of providing basic information. All material is advisory only and its use by anyone is entirely voluntary. Reliance on it for any purpose by anyone is at the sole risk of that person, and Bolt and Nut Australia is not responsible for any loss, claim or damages arising therefrom. In developing this information, Bolt and Nut Australia has made a determined effort to present it accurately.

Measurements Sizes are taken from supplier catalogues or hand-measured and should be used as a guide. Minor variation between batches is normal. We only stock Alpha for this product; substituting another brand is rare and would always be confirmed with you first.

Product Photos & PDF Data Sheets Represent the product type, not exact size. PDFs are a reference guide only. Specifications may change without notice.

If you see any problems with any of our specifications or you require additional information please contact us.

Delivery

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Weigh less than 500grams

Exceptions: Tools, Kits, Bulky items = Sent as a parcel with tracking

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  • From $12.00 Express Delivery 1-4 business days
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Unit 9, 93 Rivergate Place, Murarrie, QLD

Place your order online and we will have it ready within 2 hours. Call if required sooner
Pickup times between 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Orders OVER $30

Weigh more than 500grams

Included is orders under $30 but weigh more than 500grams or wont fit in the slot of your letterbox

Including Large and Bulky heavy orders are sent:

FREE as a Parcel Delivery WITH TRACKING and delivery between 2-7 business days

Or

Select an Express delivery service

  • From $12.00 Express Delivery 1-4 business days
  • From $14.00 StarTrack PREMIUM Express Delivery 1-3 business days
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Or

Click & Collect - Warehouse pickup

Unit 9, 93 Rivergate Place, Murarrie, QLD

Place your order online and we will have it ready within 2 hours. Call if required sooner
Pickup times between 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

All delivery dates are estimated and depend on stock availability, delivery location, service chosen, size of order, time of year, when order was placed e.g long weekends or sale periods. 

Further delivery information can be found on our Delivery page

Supplier Details

MPN DCRD0320-5
UPC 9313601003051
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