{"product_id":"kreg-tool-left-hand-cobalt-stepped-drill-bit-for-dk3100-pocket-hole-machine-lh-dkdb-m6kcq7","title":"Kreg Tool Left-Hand Cobalt Stepped Drill Bit for DK3100 Pocket-Hole Machine (LH-DKDB)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drill-bits.svg\" alt=\"drill-bits\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDK3100 Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt specifically for the center spindle on the Kreg DK3100 Pocket-Hole Machine. That means proper fit and proper cutting action for production pocket-hole drilling, not guesswork with a general-purpose bit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt Steel Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe heavy-duty cobalt-steel construction is made for repeated drilling in a commercial machine. If this bit is living in a production environment, the material choice matters because it is built for longer service life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/speed.svg\" alt=\"speed\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece Cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe one-piece design helps eliminate clogging and keeps the drilling stroke smoother and faster than bits with replaceable center drills. Less interruption means better flow when you are running parts through all day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKreg LH-DKDB Left-Hand Stepped Drill Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated replacement stepped drill bit for Kreg commercial pocket-hole equipment. This is a stepped drill bit designed for drilling pocket holes and pilot holes in a single operation on the Kreg DK3100 Pocket-Hole Machine. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eLH-DKDB\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you run a DK3100 in a production setting, this is the correct bit for the left-hand center spindle application and it is built to keep that machine cutting the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this bit matter is not just that it fits, but that it is engineered for the exact machine and drilling motion it was designed around. Kreg calls out an exclusive left-hand thread for the center spindle of the DK3100 only, which means this is not a universal pocket-hole drill bit and it is not meant to be swapped into standard Kreg jigs or other pocket-hole machines. That exclusivity is important because the wrong bit can create poor cutting performance, bad fit, or downtime that has no business showing up in a shop that depends on repeatable joinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe cobalt-steel construction is the right call for a bit that is expected to live in a commercial machine. On a production tool, durability is not a nice extra. It is the difference between staying on schedule and stopping to deal with worn tooling. Kreg also uses a one-piece design here, and that matters in practical terms because it helps eliminate clogging and keeps chips moving instead of packing up around a replaceable center section. The result is a smoother drilling stroke and faster drilling compared to bits that use a separate center drill arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBecause this is a stepped drill bit, it handles the pocket-hole cut and the pilot hole in one process. That is exactly what you want in a dedicated pocket-hole setup: fewer steps, more consistency, and less room for setup error. For shops building cabinet parts, face frames, or repeated wood joinery components on a DK3100, that one-pass cutting action helps maintain throughput without giving up the geometry the machine was designed to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFrom a design standpoint, this is a purpose-built machine accessory, not a general drill bit trying to cover too many jobs. The straight shank, spiral flute, and step point all support its intended role, but the key detail is still fitment. Kreg is very clear that it works with the DK3100 only and does not work with standard Kreg jigs or other Kreg pocket-hole machines. If your shop uses more than one pocket-hole platform, that is the first thing to check before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Kreg LH-DKDB Left-Hand Stepped Drill Bit is best for woodworkers, cabinet shops, and production environments already running the DK3100 platform. If you need a replacement bit that matches the machine and keeps drilling smooth in day-to-day use, this is the right part. If you are using a handheld jig or any non-DK3100 setup, skip it and buy the bit made for that system instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Production Pocket-Hole Drilling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/10028026233126_1.jpg\" alt=\"Kreg LH-DKDB Left-Hand Stepped Drill Bit replacement bit for Kreg DK3100 pocket-hole machine used for production wood joinery drilling\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis bit is made for one job and that is exactly why it makes sense. In a production pocket-hole machine, correct fit and smooth chip flow matter more than broad compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eExclusive left-hand thread for the center spindle of the Kreg DK3100 only\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eOne-piece design helps reduce clogging and keeps drilling smoother and faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eStepped geometry drills the pocket hole and pilot hole in one process\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCobalt steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eLeft-hand stepped drill bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eShank Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eStraight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFlute Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSpiral\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePoint Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eStep point\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eCutting Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e135 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOverall Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.5 x 1.5 x 9.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/connectivity.svg\" alt=\"connectivity\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eMachine Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for exclusive use with the Kreg DK3100 Pocket-Hole Machine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eSpindle Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUses an exclusive left-hand thread for the center spindle application.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eNot Compatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDoes not work with standard Kreg jigs or other Kreg pocket-hole machines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinet Shops\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePocket-Hole Joinery\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eProduction Drilling\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCommercial Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eReplacement Machine Accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf your shop runs more than one Kreg pocket-hole setup, label this bit for the DK3100 center spindle only. This left-hand stepped drill bit is machine-specific, so keeping it separated from standard jig bits prevents fitment mistakes and wasted downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n          No warranty.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Kreg LH-DKDB Left-Hand Stepped Drill Bit Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of part you buy when you want your DK3100 running right, not sort of close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shops and woodworkers using the Kreg DK3100 for repeated pocket-hole joinery work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is purpose-built for the DK3100 center spindle, made from cobalt steel, and uses a one-piece design that helps keep drilling smoother and faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a universal pocket-hole bit. If you do not own a DK3100, this is almost certainly the wrong bit for your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit standard Kreg pocket-hole jigs?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Kreg states this bit does not work with standard Kreg jigs or other Kreg pocket-hole machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat machine is this bit made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for exclusive use with the Kreg DK3100 Pocket-Hole Machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the advantage of the one-piece design?\u003c\/strong\u003e The one-piece construction helps eliminate clogging and provides a smoother, faster drilling stroke than bits with replaceable center drills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is the bit made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made from heavy-duty cobalt steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Kreg Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43570241110064,"sku":"LH-DKDB","price":13.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/hcf86ynxtt5d_26158f58-26e2-4c39-8254-d3a6be06c5ce.jpg?v=1788576978","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/kreg-tool-left-hand-cobalt-stepped-drill-bit-for-dk3100-pocket-hole-machine-lh-dkdb-m6kcq7","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}