Value Collection 01189018 Letter a Hss Jobber Drill Bit

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01189018 is a letter-size A jobber-length drill bit designed for general-purpose metal drilling in professional shop and field applications. Manufactured from high speed steel (HSS) with an oxide coating for added wear resistance, this bit features a standard 118-degree point angle and a right-hand spiral flute configuration. The overall length is 3.875 inches with a flute length of 2.625 inches, and the cutting diameter is 0.2340 inches. It is suited for licensed machinists, pipefitters, electricians, and general metalworking tradespeople who need a reliable, straight-shank bit for production or maintenance drilling.

This bit is intended for drilling into steel, cast iron, and similar ferrous materials in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings. The straight cylindrical shank fits standard drill chucks without adapters, making it compatible with most benchtop drill presses, hand drills, and magnetic base drills. The two-flute regular spiral design promotes chip evacuation during through-hole and blind-hole operations. It is a single-piece, individually packaged bit sold in multiples of 12 at the distributor level.

Key Features

• Letter A diameter: 0.2340 inches, suitable for tapping and clearance hole applications in ferrous materials
• 118-degree standard point angle for general-purpose use on steel and cast iron
• High speed steel construction with oxide coating for improved surface hardness and corrosion resistance
• Right-hand cutting direction with regular spiral, two-flute design for effective chip removal
• Web-thinned, tapered web configuration reduces thrust force at the point
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard drill chucks without reducers or adapters

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or production-stock jobber drill bit for use in standard drill chucks accepting a 0.2340-inch straight shank, compatible with drill presses, hand drills, and magnetic base drills used on steel and cast iron workpieces.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should follow standard machine shop safety practices, including securing the workpiece before drilling and confirming chuck tightness before operation. A licensed machinist or qualified tradesperson should verify appropriate feed rate and RPM for the material being drilled. Coolant or cutting oil is recommended when drilling ferrous metals to extend bit life, noting that this bit does not support coolant-through delivery. Inspect the cutting edges before each use and replace any bit showing signs of chipping or excessive wear.