Cleveland C08695 Taper Length Drill Bit Wire Size 18 Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C08695 is a taper length, high-speed steel drill bit sized to wire gauge 18, equivalent to 0.1695 inches in decimal diameter. It features a standard 118-degree split point with web thinning for easier penetration and reduced walking on entry. The oxide coating provides a base level of lubricity and corrosion resistance during use. At 5-3/4 inches overall length with a 3-3/8 inch spiral flute, this bit is longer than a jobber-length drill, giving machinists and metalworkers the reach needed for deeper holes without switching to an extension setup. The straight shank seats directly into standard drill chucks.

The C08695 is intended for general-purpose drilling in alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron. It suits production and maintenance machining environments where a longer flute length is needed to clear chips effectively from deeper bores. The right-hand spiral flute design is compatible with standard drill presses, lathes, and hand-held electric drills running in conventional forward rotation. This bit is not designed for coolant-through applications.

Key Features

• Wire gauge 18 diameter at 0.1695 inches with a tight tolerance of +0.0000 to -0.0007 inches
• 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for cleaner entry and reduced thrust
• Taper length body at 5-3/4 inches OAL provides reach beyond standard jobber-length bits
• Oxide-coated high-speed steel construction rated for alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron
• Right-hand cut with regular spiral flute for efficient chip evacuation on deeper bores
• Straight shank fits standard drill chucks without adapters

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stock drill bit for use in standard drill chucks accepting straight-shank tooling. Suitable for drilling alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron as stated by the manufacturer.

Installation Notes

Install in a properly sized drill chuck and tighten securely before operation. Ensure the workpiece is firmly clamped or fixtured before drilling to prevent movement. Use appropriate cutting fluid or lubricant when drilling steel to extend tool life and maintain hole quality. Inspect the cutting edges for wear or chipping before each use, as a dull or damaged drill bit increases thrust requirements and can cause breakage or oversized holes.