Champion XGO-1/2 BlackGold Jobber Drill Bits, 1/2-Inch, 6-Piece

Champion XGO-1/2 BlackGold Jobber Drill Bits are a six-piece set of 1/2-inch high-speed-steel bits with a 135-degree split point. The listing recommends them for stainless steel and high-tensile alloy steels, and claims the black-and-gold treatment holds lubricant for smoother drilling.

At a glance

135-degree split point is described as self-centering to help prevent bit walking.
BlackGold surface treatment is claimed to hold lubricant for smoother drilling.
Listing recommends the bits for hard materials, high-tensile alloy steels and stainless steels.
Description names power drills, drill presses and CNC machines as compatible tool types.
Manufacturer listing states Made in USA.

Price

$53.50Save 15%

Reference price: ~~$62.95~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A six-piece set of one listed diameter can suit jobs that require repeat holes at 1/2 inch.
Straight shank and spiral flutes are specified, with use described across handheld drills, drill presses and CNC machines.
The 135-degree split point and lubricant-retaining finish are practical design claims for metal drilling.

Cons

The set is listed at a single 1/2-inch cutting diameter, so it does not cover varied hole sizes.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Identity
Brand	Champion Cutting Tool
Model	XGO-1/2

Dimensions and installation
Cutting diameter	12.7 millimeters
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches
Shank type	Straight

Materials and design
Material listed	High Speed Steel (HSS)
Finish	Gold
Cutting angle	135 degrees
Flute type	Spiral
Number of flutes	2

Set and recommended applications
Set quantity	6
Surface recommendation	Stainless,Alloy,Steel

What to know before buying

The listing gives the diameter as both 1/2 inch in the title and 12.7 millimeters in the details, which are equivalent, but its separate overall dimensions are listed as 1 x 1 x 1 inches. Confirm the dimensions and selected six-piece configuration if those details matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Metalworking users needing repeated 1/2-inch holes in stainless or alloy steel.
Users of power drills, drill presses or CNC machines who need a straight-shank jobber bit.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a range of bit diameters in one set.
Applications requiring a stated cobalt-alloy bit or another material not listed here.

Champion XGO-1/2 BlackGold Jobber Drill Bits, 1/2-Inch, 6-Piece · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 38 ratings

5 stars70%70%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars4%4%
1 star8%8%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share of low-star ratings indicates that experiences are not uniform. The supplied evidence gives no written customer comments, so it does not establish what customers liked or disliked. Buyers should treat the rating pattern as limited context rather than confirmation of the claimed performance on stainless or alloy steel.

Frequently asked questions

What size are these drill bits?

The title specifies 1/2 inch, and the listed cutting diameter is 12.7 millimeters.

What are the bits made of?

The product details list High Speed Steel (HSS).

What materials are these bits recommended for?

The listing recommends hard materials, high-tensile alloy steels and stainless steels, and lists stainless, alloy and steel under surface recommendation.

How many bits are included?

The product is identified as a six-piece set.