Boneham P268GF Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM P268GF is a press fit headless drill bushing used to guide drill bits and other cutting tools with precision in jig and fixture applications. Manufactured from steel, this bushing installs without a head, sitting flush within the jig plate for unobstructed tool travel. It carries an inside diameter of 0.204 inches, a body outside diameter of 13/32 inches, and an overall length of 1/2 inch. The inside diameter tolerance is held to a close range of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches, ensuring consistent hole location and repeatability across production runs. Machinists, toolmakers, and fixture builders use this part in precision metalworking environments.

This bushing is suited for use in drill jigs where a permanent, non-renewable guide is required. The headless design is selected when the bushing must sit below or flush with the jig plate surface, allowing workpieces or additional tooling to pass without obstruction. It is appropriate for applications using a number 6 wire gauge drill or equivalent 0.204-inch tooling. The press fit installation method locks the bushing securely into the jig body without additional fasteners.

Key Features

• Inside diameter of 0.204 inches with tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches for precise tool guidance
• Body outside diameter of 13/32 inches and overall length of 1/2 inch
• Headless design allows flush or sub-flush installation in jig plates
• Press fit installation method for secure, fastener-free retention
• Steel construction for durability in production drilling environments
• Non-renewable fixed bushing suitable for permanent jig setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style fixed replacement or new-installation drill bushing for press fit jig plates requiring a headless style guide with 0.204-inch inside diameter and 13/32-inch outside diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolmakers using a press to drive the bushing into a precision-bored hole in the jig plate. The mating bore in the jig plate must be machined to the appropriate tolerance to achieve the correct press fit retention. Power down any associated machinery before working on or near the fixture. Do not hammer the bushing in freehand, as this may damage the bore or alter alignment.