Value Collection 01408129 Taper Length Drill Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01408129 is a taper length twist drill bit designed for metal fabrication, maintenance, and general-purpose drilling applications. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with a black oxide finish, it offers added corrosion resistance and reduced friction during cutting. The bit features a 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for easier penetration and reduced feed pressure at startup. At 0.1890 inches in diameter, it corresponds to a No. 12 wire gauge size. The straight-cylindrical shank seats in standard three-jaw chucks on drill presses and hand drills alike. Machinists, millwrights, pipefitters, and general maintenance technicians are the typical users.

This bit is suited for through-hole and clearance-hole drilling in mild steel, aluminum, brass, and similar materials. The taper length body provides greater reach than a jobber-length bit, making it useful in deeper setups or where standard-length bits cannot reach the work surface. The right-hand spiral flute clears chips efficiently during continuous drilling operations in both handheld and press-mounted setups.

Key Features

• HSS construction provides hardness and heat resistance for metal drilling
• Black oxide finish reduces friction and provides light corrosion protection
• 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for improved center starting
• Right-hand, regular spiral flute for efficient chip evacuation
• Taper length body extends reach beyond standard jobber-length bits
• Straight-cylindrical shank fits standard drill chucks without adapters

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or supplemental taper length drill bit compatible with any drill press, CNC drill station, or handheld drill equipped with a standard three-jaw chuck sized to accept a straight-cylindrical shank.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists, millwrights, or maintenance technicians. Secure the shank fully in the chuck and verify concentricity before drilling. Power down the drill press or release the trigger lock on handheld tools before changing bits. Use appropriate cutting fluid on harder materials to extend tool life and maintain hole quality.