Cleveland C08661 Taper Length Drill Bit No. 32 Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C08661 is a taper length, high-speed steel drill bit designed for general-purpose hole-making in metal fabrication and machining applications. It carries a No. 32 wire gauge size, equivalent to 0.1160 inches in diameter, and features a 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for improved centering and reduced thrust. The spiral flute geometry is right-hand cut with a tapered web configuration. Overall length is 5.125 inches with a flute length of 2.75 inches, giving it extended reach compared to a jobber-length bit of the same diameter. The straight shank diameter matches the drill diameter at 0.1160 inches.

This bit is suited for drilling into alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron in production and maintenance environments. The taper length body provides added reach for deeper holes or interrupted surfaces where a standard jobber bit falls short. It conforms to ASME B94.11M and DIN 340 standards, making it appropriate for precision work where dimensional tolerances matter. Machinists, tool and die technicians, and maintenance mechanics will find it at home in drill presses, lathes, and hand-held drill motors used in light industrial settings.

Key Features

• No. 32 wire size (0.1160 inches) with diameter tolerance of +0.0000 to -0.0005 inches
• 118-degree standard point with web thinning for accurate starting and reduced walking
• Taper length body at 5.125 inches OAL provides extended reach over jobber-length equivalents
• Right-hand spiral flute with tapered web configuration for efficient chip evacuation
• High-speed steel construction with coated finish for added surface hardness
• Straight shank for compatibility with standard drill chucks; no threading

Compatibility

Rated for use in alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron. Part of the Cleveland Series 2510 general-purpose taper length drill bit line. Conforms to ASME B94.11M and DIN 340 dimensional standards.

Installation Notes

This bit is installed and serviced by machinists and maintenance mechanics using standard three-jaw or collet-style drill chucks. Secure the straight shank fully in the chuck before operation and verify runout is within acceptable limits for the application. Match spindle speed to the workpiece material and bit diameter per standard speeds-and-feeds references. Coolant-through operation is not supported; use external cutting fluid when drilling steel at higher feeds.