Value Collection 01400217 Taper Length Drill 21/64 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01400217 is a taper length, high-speed steel (HSS) drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in metal, wood, and plastics. It features a black oxide finish that reduces friction and provides light corrosion resistance during use. The 118-degree split point geometry with web thinning reduces walking and lowers the thrust needed to start a hole. At 6.5 inches overall length with a 4.125-inch flute length, this bit reaches deeper than jobber-length drills, making it useful for through-holes in thicker stock or hard-to-reach work areas. Right-hand spiral flutes clear chips efficiently on the way out. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians are the primary users.

This drill bit is suited for general fabrication, maintenance, and repair drilling applications in both shop and field settings. The straight-cylindrical shank seats directly in standard three-jaw chucks on drill presses, lathes, and hand drills without an adapter. The taper length body gives added reach over standard jobber bits without the full extension of a aircraft-length drill. Typical applications include structural steel work, machinery maintenance, and general metalworking where a 21/64-inch hole diameter is required.

Key Features

• 21/64 inch (0.3281 inch) diameter for precise hole sizing
• HSS construction handles the heat generated in metal drilling
• Black oxide finish reduces friction and provides light corrosion resistance
• 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for easier starting
• Taper length body at 6.5 inches overall provides added reach versus jobber-length bits
• Right-hand spiral flutes for efficient chip evacuation
• Straight-cylindrical shank fits standard three-jaw chucks without an adapter

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or supplemental taper length drill bit compatible with any standard three-jaw drill chuck accepting a straight-cylindrical shank.

Installation Notes

Secure the shank fully in the chuck and verify concentricity before drilling. Use appropriate cutting fluid when drilling hardened or stainless steels to extend bit life and manage heat. Machinists and maintenance technicians should confirm spindle speed is appropriate for the workpiece material and bit diameter before starting. Inspect the cutting edges for wear or chipping before each use and remove the bit from service if the edge is degraded.