Value Collection BS2600016 Jobber Drill Bit Letter E Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BS2600016 is a Letter E jobber-length drill bit ground from high speed steel (HSS) and finished bright/uncoated for general-purpose drilling. The 140-degree split-point geometry with web thinning reduces walking at entry and lowers thrust requirements, making it well-suited for production and maintenance drilling in metal fabrication, assembly, and light manufacturing environments. At 4 inches overall length with a 2.75-inch fast-spiral flute, the bit evacuates chips efficiently while maintaining rigidity through the cut. Licensed tradespeople, machinists, and general maintenance technicians reach for this size as a standard fractional equivalent to the 1/4-inch bore.

The BS2600016 is designed for drilling steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and wood. Its straight 0.2500-inch diameter shank seats directly into standard 3-jaw drill chucks on portable drills, drill presses, and CNC turret setups without requiring a collet adapter. The fast spiral promotes positive chip ejection when boring deep holes or working in gummy alloys. It conforms to ANSI jobber-length standards, making it a direct fit wherever a Letter E or 1/4-inch diameter HSS jobber drill is specified.

Key Features

• Letter E size — decimal equivalent 0.2500 inches, matching standard 1/4-inch diameter
• 140-degree point angle with web thinning reduces walking and thrust on entry
• Fast spiral flute design promotes efficient chip evacuation in metals and wood
• High speed steel construction provides adequate hardness and toughness for general-purpose use
• Bright/uncoated finish — compatible with cutting oils and water-soluble coolants
• Right-hand cutting, two-flute geometry with tapered web and straight shank

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose ANSI-standard jobber drill bit for use in any drill press, hand drill, or turret setup accepting a straight 0.2500-inch diameter shank. Suitable for drilling steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and wood.

Installation Notes

Secure the shank fully in the drill chuck and verify concentricity before beginning a cut. A licensed machinist or qualified maintenance technician should select an appropriate feed rate and spindle speed for the workpiece material. Apply cutting oil when drilling ferrous metals to extend tool life and improve hole finish. Coolant-through operation is not supported on this bit.