Century Drill and Tool Hand Tools

A Legacy Built on Precision and Performance

Since its founding in 1940, Century Drill & Tool has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted names in professional-grade power tool accessories and hand tools. Founded in New York City, Century Drill & Tool began as the retail brand of an industrial drill manufacturer, and that industrial DNA has shaped every product the company has made in the decades since. Over the years, Century Drill & Tool evolved from a small line of drill bits into a comprehensive tool brand recognized for quality, innovation, and reliability.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Century Drill & Tool has served contractors, professionals working in the trades, commercial automotive shops, and do-it-yourselfers since 1940. The brand offers one of the largest selections of power tool accessories, abrasives, hand tools, and threading tools on the market — and because its focus is strictly on accessories rather than power tools, it delivers consistent, higher quality than many major brands.

Products Designed to Get the Job Done Right

Century Drill & Tool's catalog spans hundreds of products engineered for real-world demands. At the heart of the lineup are drill bits, available in six distinct types to match any material or application. Century offers Cobalt, Charger™, Titanium, Black Oxide, Brite, and High-Speed Steel drill bits, with the right choice determined by the material being drilled and the tool being used. For those who need a complete solution out of the box, drill bit sets bring together a curated range of sizes and coatings in a single, convenient package.

Threading and fastener work is another area where Century truly shines. The brand's tap and die sets are available in both fractional and metric configurations, covering an exceptionally wide range of thread sizes. Century's tap and die sets feature precision-cut threads accurately formed for consistent, exact threading, heat treated and tempered for file-hard threads and longer useful life, and are designed for hand-cutting applications. Whether you're chasing a rusted thread on an exhaust manifold stud or cutting new threads in raw metal, these sets are built for the task.

When fasteners break off flush or below the surface, Century's screw extractors step in to save the day. Century's spiral flute screw extractors are designed to ensure superior grip and smooth extraction, effectively removing broken bolts without damaging the surrounding material or fastener hole. Sets are available in both standard and cobalt steel versions, often paired with left-hand drill bits for the most demanding extraction jobs.

Trusted Across Trades and Workshops

Century Drill & Tool proudly supports independently owned hardware and automotive retailers across North America, providing a trusted line of professional-grade tools that perform wherever hard work happens — from small workshops to large job sites. Today, Century products can be found in over 15,000 retail locations nationwide and on major online retail platforms. For anyone who depends on their tools day in and day out, Century Drill & Tool represents a straightforward value proposition: industrial-quality performance at a price that makes sense for professionals and enthusiasts alike.