Boneham P208FP Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing Steel

Product Description

The BONEHAM P208FP is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide drill bits and cutting tools with precision in jig and fixture applications. Classified under Bushing Industry Code P, this bushing features a 0.182-inch inside diameter (wire size 14), a 5/16-inch body outside diameter, and a 1/2-inch overall length. Constructed from steel, it is installed without a head, allowing flush or sub-flush seating within a jig plate. The inside diameter tolerance is held to a tight +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches, ensuring consistent hole location and accurate tool guidance across repeated drilling operations.

This bushing is used in production drilling jigs and fixture plates where a permanent, non-renewable liner is acceptable. The press fit installation method locks the bushing directly into the jig plate bore without the need for retaining screws or locking mechanisms. It is appropriate for machine shops, toolrooms, and manufacturing environments where hole-location accuracy is critical. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and fixture builders are the primary installers of this component.

Key Features

• Press fit installation — no retaining hardware required
• Headless design allows flush or sub-flush seating in jig plates
• Inside diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches for precise tool guidance
• Steel construction for durability in repetitive drilling applications
• Non-renewable design — intended as a permanent fixture component
• Bushing Industry Code P for straightforward cross-reference and replacement sourcing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct specification fit for standard P-series press fit headless drill bushing applications in jig and fixture plates requiring a 5/16-inch body outside diameter bore.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by pressing the bushing into a properly sized and toleranced bore in the jig plate using an arbor press or hydraulic press — never drive with a hammer directly on the bushing face. Ensure the receiving bore is clean, free of burrs, and machined to the appropriate interference fit tolerance before pressing. This is a non-renewable bushing; removal typically damages the component, so confirm placement before pressing. Installation is typically performed by machinists or tool-and-die makers in a shop environment.