Value Collection 01400340 Taper Length Drill 0.5313 in Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01400340 is a taper length drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in metal, wood, and composite materials. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with a black oxide finish, it offers improved lubricity and basic corrosion resistance during typical shop and field use. The bit features a 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for easier center starting and reduced thrust on entry. At 8 inches overall length with a 4.75-inch flute length, it reaches deeper into workpieces than a jobber-length bit, making it well suited for fabrication, maintenance, and mechanical assembly applications where extended reach is required.

This taper length drill bit is intended for use in drill presses, magnetic drills, and hand-held power drills equipped with a standard chuck. The straight cylindrical shank fits conventional 3-jaw chucks without an adapter. The right-hand cut spiral flute evacuates chips efficiently during through-hole and deep-hole drilling. It is commonly used by machinists, millwrights, pipefitters, and general maintenance technicians working with ferrous and non-ferrous materials in industrial, commercial, and construction environments.

Key Features

• HSS construction provides hardness and heat resistance for drilling steel, aluminum, and similar materials
• Black oxide finish reduces friction and offers light corrosion protection
• 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for reduced entry thrust and self-centering performance
• Taper length body at 8 inches overall gives extended reach beyond standard jobber-length bits
• Right-hand cut regular spiral flute promotes consistent chip evacuation
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard 3-jaw drill chucks without modification

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose taper length drill bit compatible with any drill press, magnetic drill, or handheld power drill fitted with a standard 3-jaw chuck that accepts a straight cylindrical shank of this diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by a qualified machinist or mechanical tradesperson following standard drill press or power tool safety procedures. Always secure the workpiece firmly before drilling and confirm chuck tightening before operation. Power down and de-energize all equipment before changing bits. Refer to the tool manufacturer guidelines and applicable OSHA standards for proper speeds and feeds based on material type.