Value Collection 04966214 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 29/64 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 04966214 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 29/64 inch (0.4530 inch decimal) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock is precision ground to close tolerances and used as raw material for fabricating punches, pins, dies, mandrels, reamers, and other shop-made tooling. W-1 grade tool steel responds to water quench hardening, making it a practical choice when machinability before heat treat and good surface hardness after quench are both required. This rod ships in single-piece quantity and weighs approximately 2.05 pounds.

This drill rod is suited for machine shops, toolrooms, and maintenance departments that need to turn, grind, or otherwise machine a custom tool blank. Common applications include fabricating custom drill bushings, alignment pins, knockout rods, and light-duty cutting tools. The 36-inch length provides enough stock for multiple short blanks or one continuous shaft application. W-1 water hardening grade is widely stocked and familiar to machinists working in general toolroom and jobbing environments.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel grade for good machinability in the annealed state and solid surface hardness after quench
• 29/64 inch fractional diameter (0.4530 inch decimal) precision ground for consistent stock removal
• 36-inch overall length provides generous stock for multiple blanks
• Single-piece packaging suitable for low-volume toolroom and maintenance use
• 2.05-pound unit weight aids in material handling and shipping planning

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tool steel drill rod blank compatible with standard metalworking lathes, surface grinders, and toolroom milling operations requiring a 29/64 inch diameter W-1 steel feedstock.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treating tool steel rod requires standard metalworking practices and appropriate personal protective equipment including eye protection and heat-resistant gloves during quench operations. Secure the workpiece properly in the machine tool before cutting to prevent workpiece movement. W-1 steel should be water quenched according to recognized heat treating procedures; consult published tool steel data sheets for full hardening temperature ranges before processing. Allow the rod to reach ambient temperature before measuring finished dimensions.