Value Collection 01108083 Drill Blank Size 8 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01108083 is a wire gauge size 8 drill blank made from high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish. Drill blanks are ground, unfluted rod stock used as the starting material for custom tooling, punch pins, locating pins, and specialty drill fabrication. At 3.625 inches overall length and 0.1990 inches in decimal diameter, this blank provides machinists and tool and die makers with accurate, ready-to-grind stock. The bright finish indicates no additional coating has been applied, preserving the base HSS properties for downstream grinding or heat treatment as required by the application.

This drill blank is suited for machine shop, tool room, and maintenance environments where custom-ground tooling is required. It serves as raw stock for fabricating form tools, ejector pins, transfer punches, and similar precision components. The wire gauge 8 designation and 0.1990 inch diameter make it a commonly referenced size across general metalworking, mold making, and die maintenance applications. Sold individually, it is appropriate for both prototype and low-volume tooling work.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 8 with 0.1990 inch decimal diameter for precise dimensional reference
• 3.625 inches overall length provides adequate stock for most pin and punch applications
• High speed steel construction offers good hardness and wear resistance for grinding and forming
• Bright, uncoated finish allows direct use or custom heat treatment without stripping a coating first
• Sold as a single unit, suitable for one-off tooling and repair tasks

Compatibility

Designed as general-purpose wire gauge 8 drill blank stock for use in tool room and machining environments requiring 0.1990 inch diameter HSS rod.

Installation Notes

Drill blanks are handled and ground by machinists or tool and die makers using surface grinders, tool grinders, or bench grinders with appropriate wheel specifications. Secure workholding and proper eye protection are required during any grinding operation. Follow your shop safety protocols and applicable OSHA standards when working with HSS stock. Blanks should be inspected for straightness and surface condition before grinding to final form.