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At 3.25 inches overall length and 11\/64 inch diameter, it fits standard drill chucks and is suited for use in handheld drills, drill presses, and magnetic base drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 68911 is appropriate for drilling steel alloy in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings. Its heavy-duty grade and web-thinned, tapered web construction make it a practical choice for HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and general tradespeople who drill sheet metal, structural steel, and mechanical assemblies as part of routine installation or fabrication work. The straight-cylindrical shank seats securely in both keyed and keyless chucks across a wide range of drill equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135-degree split point reduces bit walking and improves starting accuracy on flat and curved metal surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParabolic flute design accelerates chip removal and reduces heat in the cut zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel construction provides toughness and wear resistance for ferrous materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb-thinned, tapered web lowers thrust requirements and eases penetration in heavy-duty drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright uncoated finish maintains consistent diameter tolerance of -0.0007 to 0.0000 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight-cylindrical shank is compatible with standard keyed and keyless drill chucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use jobber-length drill bit within the CHICAGO-LATROBE Series 150DH line, suitable for drilling steel alloy and comparable ferrous materials in the 0.1500 to 0.2000 inch diameter range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation of this drill bit should be performed by qualified tradespeople familiar with rotary cutting tools and applicable shop or jobsite safety practices. Always power down and secure the drill or drill press before changing bits, and confirm the shank is fully seated and the chuck is tightened before operation. Use appropriate cutting fluid or lubricant when drilling steel alloy to extend bit life and improve hole quality. Wear appropriate eye protection in accordance with jobsite safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Bit Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11\/64 inch (0.1719 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length (OAL)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.125 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11\/64 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.1250 inch (28.57 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Point Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Split\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Parabolic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straight-Cylindrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High Speed Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\/Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright\/Uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tapered, Web-Thinned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: -0.0007 to 0.0000 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Workpiece Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steel Alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Bit Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heavy Duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150DH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23241634\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: CHICAGO-LATROBE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 68911\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CHICAGO-LATROBE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51730531713330,"sku":"68911","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/bf8e09a2444d04b16db70dc62d979434.jpg?v=1788719098","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/chicago-latrobe-68911-jobber-drill-bit-11-64-in-hss","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}