Value Collection 01167238 No. 23 Hss Jobber Drill Bit

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01167238 is a No. 23 wire-size jobber-length drill bit machined from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish. It carries a 118-degree standard point angle and a two-flute regular spiral configuration with a web-thinned, tapered web for improved chip evacuation at entry. The straight cylindrical shank measures 0.154 inches in diameter, matching the 0.154-inch cutting diameter. Overall length is 3.125 inches, with a 2-inch flute length. Right-hand cutting direction is standard for conventional drill press and hand-drill applications. General-purpose grade construction suits everyday production and maintenance drilling tasks.

This bit is suited for drilling aluminum, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and other soft to medium-hardness materials in light manufacturing, maintenance, and fabrication settings. The jobber-length format balances reach and rigidity for bench drill press, hand drill, and CNC-operated fixtures. Machinists, millwrights, sheet metal workers, and general maintenance technicians are the primary users. The No. 23 wire gauge size corresponds to a 0.154-inch decimal diameter, commonly used when standard fractional sizes fall between required tolerances for clearance holes, pilot holes, and tap preparation.

Key Features

• No. 23 wire size with 0.154-inch cutting diameter for precise hole sizing between fractional increments
• 118-degree standard point angle for general-purpose drilling in non-ferrous materials
• High speed steel construction provides adequate hardness and toughness for everyday drilling tasks
• Web-thinned, tapered web reduces thrust and improves bit entry performance
• Bright uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of wear and edge condition
• Straight cylindrical shank is compatible with standard 3-jaw drill chucks

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stock bit for standard 3-jaw drill chucks accepting straight-shank bits up to 0.154 inches in diameter, including bench drill presses, hand drills, and CNC drill fixtures configured for wire-gauge tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists, maintenance technicians, or sheet metal workers using a standard 3-jaw drill chuck. Secure the shank fully in the chuck and confirm runout before drilling. Always clamp workpieces firmly to prevent rotation during operation. Use appropriate cutting fluid or coolant for the workpiece material even though this bit does not support through-coolant delivery, and reduce feed pressure as the bit breaks through the exit side to minimize burring.