Value Collection BS260000I Letter I Jobber Drill Bit Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BS260000I is a letter-size I jobber drill bit ground from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish. It features a 140-degree split point with web thinning and a tapered web configuration, which reduces walking on entry and lowers the thrust needed to start a hole. The fast spiral flute design promotes efficient chip evacuation during drilling. At 4.125 inches overall length with a 2.875-inch flute length, this bit fits standard drill chucks via its straight cylindrical shank. Intended for use by machinists, maintenance technicians, and general trade professionals working with metal, non-ferrous materials, and wood.

This jobber drill is suited for general-purpose drilling in production and maintenance environments. The 0.2720-inch diameter corresponds to the letter I designation under ANSI sizing standards. Compatible primary workpiece materials include steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, and wood. The straight shank seats directly into keyed or keyless chucks on corded drills, drill presses, and mill spindles without requiring a collet adapter. Sold individually, this bit is appropriate for both bench and portable drilling operations where a standard jobber-length reach is sufficient.

Key Features

• 140-degree point angle with web thinning reduces thrust and minimizes bit walking on entry
• Fast spiral flute geometry improves chip clearing in steel and non-ferrous materials
• High speed steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance for general-purpose metal drilling
• Bright uncoated finish — no coating buildup to affect hole diameter tolerance
• Straight cylindrical shank at 0.2720 inches seats in standard drill chucks
• ANSI-specification sizing for consistent dimensional accuracy

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose jobber drill bit suitable for use in drill presses, hand drills, and milling machine spindles that accept a straight shank of 0.2720 inches. Primary workpiece materials include steel, aluminum and non-ferrous metals, and wood.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or qualified tradesperson should secure the shank fully in the chuck before operation and verify chuck key removal prior to starting the drill. Drill press speed should be set according to standard feeds-and-speeds tables for the workpiece material and bit diameter. Use a center punch to mark the hole location before drilling to assist with entry alignment. Cutting fluid is recommended when drilling ferrous metals to extend bit life and improve hole finish.