Boneham P205FP Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM P205FP is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide drill bits with precision during machining and fabrication operations. Classified under bushing industry code P, this headless style bushing has an inside diameter of 0.182 inches (wire gauge #14) and a body outside diameter of 5/16 inches. Overall bushing length is 5/16 inches. Constructed from steel, it provides durable, wear-resistant performance in repetitive drilling applications. The press fit installation method locks the bushing securely into a jig plate without the need for a retaining head, keeping the work surface flush and unobstructed.

This bushing is suited for use in drill jigs and fixture plates found in precision machining, tool-and-die, and general metalworking environments. It is a non-renewable design, meaning it is permanently pressed into the jig body rather than swapped out for liner-style configurations. Machinists and tool makers working with production drilling setups where a low-profile, flush-mount bushing is required will find this a direct-fit solution for guided hole drilling operations.

Key Features

• Industry code P headless press fit design for flush, permanent installation in jig plates
• Inside diameter of 0.182 inches (wire gauge #14) with a tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches for precise drill guidance
• Body outside diameter of 5/16 inches with a matching overall length of 5/16 inches for compact fitment
• Steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance under repeated drilling cycles
• Non-renewable, non-counterbored configuration for straightforward press-in installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard fit for drill jigs and fixture plates requiring a P-series headless press fit bushing with a 0.182 inch inside diameter and 5/16 inch outside diameter.

Installation Notes

Press fit bushings are typically installed by toolmakers or machinists using an arbor press or similar controlled pressing equipment to seat the bushing flush and square in the jig plate bore. Verify the receiving hole diameter and surface finish match the bushing's outside diameter tolerance before pressing. Once installed, the press fit bushing is considered permanent and should not be driven out and reused, as this can compromise bore integrity and dimensional accuracy.