Cleveland C53665 Drift Tool 1MT Taper Shank Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C53665 is a drift tool manufactured from high speed steel, designed to remove taper shank drill bits from drill sockets, sleeves, and spindles. The drift is inserted into the slot of the drill socket and driven with a mallet to eject the bit without damaging the taper seat. Built to 1MT (Number 1 Morse Taper) specification, it fits the corresponding socket slot precisely, reducing the risk of slippage during removal. High speed steel construction provides the hardness and toughness needed to handle repeated use in machine shop and metalworking environments. Machinists, tool and die technicians, and industrial maintenance personnel are the primary installers of this tooling accessory.

This drift is suited for use in machine shop settings where Morse Taper tooling is routinely changed on drill presses, lathes, and milling machines. It is compatible with Number 1 Morse Taper sockets and sleeves paired with taper shank drill bits. The compact, single-piece design allows it to be kept in a tool drawer or hung at the machine for fast bit changes during production or maintenance work.

Key Features

• High speed steel construction for hardness and durability under repeated impact
• Designed for Number 1 Morse Taper (1MT) drill sockets and sleeves
• Compatible with taper shank drill bits seated in 1MT tooling
• Single-piece drift design for straightforward, tool-assisted bit removal
• Compact form factor for easy storage at the machine station

Compatibility

Compatible with Number 1 Morse Taper (1MT) drill sockets and sleeves used with taper shank drill bits.

Installation Notes

This drift is used by machinists and industrial maintenance technicians working on drill presses, lathes, and milling machines equipped with Morse Taper tooling. Before removing a taper shank bit, power down and de-energize the machine completely. Insert the drift into the drive slot of the socket or sleeve and strike the drift with a soft-face or standard mallet to release the taper shank bit. Avoid using excessive force that could damage the taper seat or the socket.