Drill bit with removable sleeve and method for using the same

Abstract

An apparatus that includes a drill bit and a sleeve, and method for using the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus may include a drill bit that has a shank portion at one end, a lead portion at an opposite end, and an elongated neck portion that connects the shank portion with the lead portion. The apparatus may also include a hollow sleeve that surrounds at least a portion of the elongated neck portion. In one embodiment, a method for using a drill bit and sleeve includes securing the shank portion of the drill bit to a drill chuck, inserting the drill bit and hollow sleeve through a structure, removing the drill bit from the drill chuck, and removing the drill bit from the hollow sleeve such that the hollow sleeve remains within the structure.

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