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Wescon WES5831 Handle for SF Drill Bushings - 1/2"
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SF Drill Bushing Handle: Quick-Change Spoon Handle for Slip/Fixed Renewable Bushings
A drill bushing handle, also called a handle bushing, bushing holder, or spoon handle, turns a slip/fixed renewable SF drill bushing into an accurate hand-held drill guide with no rigid fixture required. The WES5831 removable drill bushing handle gives the operator a firm, comfortable grip while holding the bushing square to the work surface for straight, on-location holes.
Drop in the bushing, tighten the included lock screw, and drill. When the job calls for a different drill size, swap the bushing without additional tooling. Handles are available for 5/16", 1/2", and 3/4" SF bushings and are machined in the USA from anodized aluminum.
- Quick-Change Design: Lock screw included. Change bushings in seconds without additional tooling.
- 30° Head Offset: Keeps your hand clear of the drill motor and improves visibility in tight airframe structures.
- Square to the Work: The spoon-style head holds the bushing square to the surface for straight, on-location holes.
- Lightweight Anodized Aluminum: Machined for wear resistance and light weight.
- Three Bushing Sizes: SF-20 (5/16"), SF-32 (1/2"), and SF-48 (3/4") drill bushing handles, covering drill sizes from 1/16" through 9/16".
SF Drill Bushing Handle Size Chart & Compatibility Guide
Select the drill bushing handle by the outside diameter of the SF bushing you use. The bushing's inside diameter (drill size) does not affect handle selection. All three handles share the same 5.38" length, 0.75" head width, and 30° offset. WESSF bushings are sold separately.
| Wescon Model | Bushing Hole | Compatible WESSF Bushings | Drill Size Range (Bushing I.D) | Overall Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WES5831-20 | 5/16" | WESSF-20-12 / WESSF-20-16 | 1/16" to #10 | 5.38" |
| WES5831-32 | 1/2" | WESSF-32-08 / WESSF-32-12 | 5/32" to 11/32" | 5.38" |
| WES5831-48 | 3/4" | WESSF-48-12 / WESSF-48-16 | 5/16" to 9/16" | 5.38" |
Pair your handle with WESSF slip/fixed renewable drill bushings in the drill size you need. SF bushings and WES5831 handles are made to work together, so the bushing seats square and locks securely every time.
Custom Drill Bushing Handles & Non-Standard Sizes
Standard WES5831 handles cover 5/16", 1/2", and 3/4" O.D. SF bushings. If your drill template or liner uses a different bushing size, custom drill bushing handle sizes are available upon request.
Send us the bushing size or your print, and Wescon's in-house machining division will quote a handle built to fit.
NOTES FROM OUR ENGINEERING TEAM
Compatible SF Drill Bushings for WES5831-32 Handle
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Also referred to as
- 5831-32
- Drill guide 5831-32
- SF Drill Bushing Handle
- Removable Drill Bushing Handles
- Handle Bushing
- Spoon Handle Drill Bushing
- Quick Change Bushing Handle
Variants: WES5831
Wescon WES5831 drill guides. Removable drill bushing handle for slip/fixed renewable SF drill bushings. Made in USA.
| Part Number | Lead Time | Bushing Type | Drill Bushing Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| WES5831-20 | Ships in 4 Weeks | SF Drill Bushing | 5/16" |
| WES5831-32 | Ships in 4 Weeks | SF Drill Bushing | 1/2" |
| WES5831-48 | Ships in 4 Weeks | SF Drill Bushing | 3/4" |
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