Value Collection 01370055 Cobalt Drill Bit 5/64 Inch

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01370055 is a screw machine length drill bit designed for high-speed drilling in tough materials. Built from cobalt steel with a straw finish, this bit handles hardened steels, stainless, and other abrasion-resistant alloys that standard high-speed steel bits struggle with. The 135-degree split point geometry reduces walking on entry and requires no center punch on most surfaces. At 1-11/16 inches overall length, the shortened flute and body profile provide added rigidity in drill presses, turret lathes, and CNC machining centers. It ships individually and is a standard fit for any straight-shank chuck. HVAC fabricators, pipefitters, and sheet metal workers use this size for pilot holes and precision penetrations in tight quarters.

The 01370055 is suited for production drilling environments where rigidity matters more than reach. The screw machine length format is common in shop and field work where standard jobber-length bits flex too much or extend too far into a drill chuck. At 5/64 inch diameter, this bit handles small-diameter work in metal plate, angle iron, tube, and light structural stock. It is appropriate for both manual drill press setups and automated production tooling.

Key Features

• Cobalt construction for extended tool life in hard and abrasion-resistant metals
• 135-degree split point reduces drill walking and lowers entry thrust requirements
• Screw machine length body provides greater rigidity than jobber-length equivalents
• Right-hand cutting direction compatible with standard drill press and hand drill operation
• Regular spiral flute promotes consistent chip evacuation during through-hole drilling
• Straight shank fits standard 3-jaw chucks without adapters

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or production-stock drill bit for use in any straight-shank drill chuck accepting 5/64 inch diameter tooling.

Installation Notes

Install in a compatible straight-shank chuck and tighten securely before operation. Always power down and de-energize the drill press or CNC spindle before changing tooling. Use appropriate cutting fluid for ferrous metals to extend bit life and improve hole finish. Cobalt bits should not be sharpened with standard aluminum oxide wheels — use a silicon carbide or CBN grinding wheel to maintain the split point geometry.