Cleveland C08697 Taper Length Drill Bit No. 17 Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C08697 is a taper length, high-speed steel drill bit designed for production and general-purpose drilling in metalworking applications. Built to Series 2510 standards, it carries a No. 17 wire gauge designation with a decimal diameter of 0.1730 inches. The 118-degree standard point angle provides consistent entry on flat and curved stock. A spiral, web-thinned flute design reduces thrust at the cutting edge and improves chip evacuation. The straight shank seats directly into standard drill chucks without adapters. Right-hand cut geometry suits the vast majority of drill press and handheld drilling setups used in machining and fabrication shops.

This bit is rated for general-purpose cutting in alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron. The 3-3/8-inch flute length accommodates deeper-than-standard holes without retracting and repositioning as frequently as a jobber-length bit. At 5-3/4 inches overall length, it fits production drilling setups, drill presses, and magnetic-base drills. The coated finish extends tool life under moderate cutting speeds and reduces galling in ferrous materials. It is packaged individually and is a common choice for maintenance machinists, tool and die techs, and industrial fabricators working to ASME or DIN tolerances.

Key Features

• No. 17 wire size, 0.1730-inch decimal diameter with a tight tolerance of +0.0000 to -0.0007 inches
• 118-degree standard point angle for consistent, self-centering entry on ferrous stock
• Web-thinned, tapered web construction reduces axial thrust and improves chip flow
• 3-3/8-inch spiral flute length provides extended reach for deeper hole applications
• High-speed steel construction with coated finish for improved wear resistance in alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron
• Straight shank at 0.1730 inches diameter fits standard drill chucks without a reducer or adapter

Compatibility

Rated for drilling alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron. Conforms to ASME B94.11M and DIN 340 dimensional standards, making it a compatible replacement in any setup specifying a Series 2510, No. 17 wire-size taper length drill bit with a straight shank.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists, toolroom technicians, or maintenance mechanics using a standard keyed or keyless drill chuck. Secure the straight shank fully into the chuck jaws before applying power. Match spindle speed to the workpiece material and bit diameter per standard feeds-and-speeds references for high-speed steel. Inspect the cutting edges and coating for wear or chipping before each use, and replace the bit if point geometry is compromised to avoid workpiece damage or bit breakage.