Cleveland C73466 Jobber Length Drill Bit Wire 38 Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C73466 is a jobber-length drill bit designed for precision hole-making in metalworking and light fabrication applications. Ground from high-speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, it carries a wire gauge size of 38, equivalent to 0.1015 inches in decimal. The 118-degree split point reduces walking on entry and lowers thrust requirements compared to a standard chisel point. Overall length is 2.5 inches with a 1.4375-inch flute length, making it well suited for through-hole and blind-hole work in thin to medium stock. Installation is performed by licensed machinists, maintenance technicians, or trade professionals using a standard drill press, hand drill, or CNC spindle.

The C73466 is built to NAS 907 Type A specification and is rated as a heavy-duty grade bit. Its primary workpiece material designation is aluminum, though the HSS construction handles a range of non-ferrous metals, plastics, and soft ferrous materials at appropriate speeds and feeds. The straight-cylindrical shank diameter of 0.1015 inches fits standard chucks without an adapter. The 2-flute, regular spiral configuration promotes chip evacuation in shallow to moderate depth holes. This bit is sold individually and is intended for professional production and maintenance environments where consistent, repeatable hole geometry is required.

Key Features

• Wire size 38 (0.1015 inches decimal) for precise, gauged hole sizing
• 118-degree split point reduces entry walking and cutting thrust
• High-speed steel construction with bright, uncoated finish
• NAS 907 Type A specification, heavy-duty grade
• Web-thinned, tapered web design for improved chip flow and reduced heat buildup
• Right-hand cut, 2-flute regular spiral for efficient chip evacuation
• Straight-cylindrical shank fits standard drill chucks without adapters

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-spec replacement or direct-use jobber drill bit for professional drilling applications in aluminum and compatible non-ferrous and soft ferrous workpieces, conforming to NAS 907 Type A standards.

Installation Notes

This bit is installed by machinists, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals using a keyed or keyless chuck on a drill press, hand drill, or CNC spindle. Secure the shank fully in the chuck before operation and verify runout is within acceptable limits. Match spindle speed and feed rate to the workpiece material per standard machining tables. Do not exceed the bit diameter rating when reaming or enlarging existing holes without appropriate tooling.