Value Collection 01358258 Size 25 Screw Machine Drill Bit

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01358258 is a screw machine length drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in metal, wood, and plastic. It carries a wire gauge size of 25, corresponding to a decimal diameter of 0.1495 inches. The bit is manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS) with an oxide coating that provides light corrosion resistance and helps reduce friction during cutting. The 118-degree split point is web-thinned, which reduces the force required to start the hole and minimizes walking on entry. Overall length is 2-1/16 inches, making this a stub-length tool well suited for applications where a standard-length bit would be unwieldy or unstable in a short-travel chuck setup.

Screw machine length drill bits are shorter than jobber-length bits, offering greater rigidity and reduced deflection in high-cycle production environments and bench drilling operations. This bit is appropriate for use in drill presses, CNC turret machines, screw machines, and hand-held power drills where access or spindle travel is limited. The right-hand cutting direction is compatible with standard drill chucks and CNC spindle configurations. It is used by machinists, maintenance technicians, pipefitters, and general metalworking tradespeople for hole-making in light to medium stock materials.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 25 with 0.1495 inch decimal diameter for precise hole sizing
• High-speed steel construction for durability in general-purpose drilling
• Oxide coating reduces friction and provides light surface protection
• 118-degree standard point angle with web-thinned tip for easier entry and reduced thrust
• Screw machine (stub) length at 2-1/16 inches OAL for added rigidity and reduced deflection
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard drill chucks without adapters

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stock drill bit for standard drill chucks accepting straight cylindrical shanks in screw machines, drill presses, and CNC turret applications.

Installation Notes

Installation and use of this drill bit should be performed by qualified machinists or maintenance tradespeople. Secure the straight shank fully in the chuck and verify runout before beginning a cut. Always power down and de-energize the machine before changing bits. Use appropriate cutting fluid for metal drilling to extend tool life and maintain hole quality.