Value Collection 01408517 Taper Length Drill Bit Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01408517 is a taper length drill bit designed for precision drilling in metal, wood, and general-purpose materials. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with a black oxide finish, it resists heat and light corrosion during extended use. The bit features a 118-degree standard point angle, a web-thinned and tapered web configuration for reduced thrust at entry, and a right-hand spiral flute that clears chips efficiently. With a 2.0 inch flute length and an overall length of 3-3/4 inches, the taper length body reaches deeper into workpieces than jobber-length bits while maintaining rigidity. Machinists, tool-and-die technicians, and maintenance mechanics are the primary installers and operators of this bit.

This drill bit is suited for general-purpose production and maintenance drilling operations where standard jobber-length bits fall short. The wire gauge sizing — #51, equivalent to 0.0670 inches — makes it appropriate for close-tolerance pilot holes, through-holes for small fasteners, and precision layout work in sheet metal and light structural steel. The straight-cylindrical shank seats directly into standard three-jaw chucks on drill presses, hand drills, and milling machine quills without adapters.

Key Features

• HSS construction provides hardness and heat resistance for metal drilling applications
• Black oxide finish reduces friction and offers light corrosion resistance
• 118-degree standard point angle suits general-purpose drilling in a wide range of materials
• Web-thinned, tapered web reduces entry thrust and improves centering
• Right-hand regular spiral flute promotes efficient chip evacuation
• Taper length body extends reach beyond jobber-length bits without sacrificing shank rigidity

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose taper length drill bit compatible with standard three-jaw chucks and collet systems accepting a straight-cylindrical shank at 0.0670 inches diameter.

Installation Notes

This bit is installed and operated by machinists and maintenance technicians using drill presses, hand drills, or milling machines. Secure the straight-cylindrical shank firmly in the chuck before operation and verify the bit runs true before engaging the workpiece. Use appropriate cutting fluid for metal applications to extend tool life and maintain dimensional accuracy. Inspect the cutting edges for wear or chipping before each use and replace the bit when point geometry is no longer intact.