Value Collection 01166164 Letter P Hss Jobber Drill Bit

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01166164 is a Letter P high-speed steel jobber drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in metal fabrication, maintenance, and light manufacturing environments. It produces a 0.3230-inch diameter hole with a standard 118-degree point angle and a web-thinned, tapered web configuration that reduces walking and improves centering on entry. The bright, uncoated finish is the standard choice for aluminum and other non-ferrous materials where coating adhesion or heat buildup are not primary concerns. Licensed trades and general machinists install this bit in hand drills, drill presses, and CNC drilling operations.

This jobber drill bit is sized to Letter P, equivalent to 0.3230 inches decimal, and is suited for drilling aluminum, copper, brass, and similar non-ferrous workpiece materials. The straight cylindrical shank accepts standard three-jaw drill chucks without requiring a collet or adapter. At 4.625 inches overall length with a 3.3125-inch flute length, it handles typical through-hole and partial-depth applications in sheet stock, plate, and structural sections. It is a general-purpose grade bit appropriate for job site, shop floor, and field maintenance use.

Key Features

• Letter P sizing at 0.3230 inches decimal diameter for precise hole diameter selection
• 118-degree standard point angle for general-purpose drilling across a wide range of non-ferrous materials
• Web-thinned, tapered web design reduces thrust load and improves self-centering on entry
• High-speed steel construction provides adequate hardness and toughness for production and maintenance drilling
• Bright, uncoated finish compatible with cutting fluids and suited for aluminum and non-ferrous applications
• Regular spiral flute with right-hand cutting direction for use in standard forward-rotating spindles

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stock jobber drill bit for any standard three-jaw chuck accepting a 0.3230-inch straight cylindrical shank, primarily intended for aluminum and non-ferrous workpiece materials.

Installation Notes

Install in a properly sized three-jaw chuck and tighten with a chuck key before use. Power down the drill press or disconnect the tool from its power source before changing bits. Apply a suitable cutting fluid or lubricant when drilling non-ferrous metals to extend bit life and improve hole finish. Inspect the cutting edges before each use and replace the bit if chipping or excessive wear is observed.