Value Collection O1D296 O-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION O1D#296 is an O-1 oil hardening tool steel drill rod used in toolmaking, machining, and metalworking applications. This rod measures 0.134 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length, providing a ready-to-machine blank for punches, dies, gauges, and other precision tooling components. O-1 steel offers good machinability in the annealed state and achieves high surface hardness after oil quenching, making it a standard choice when dimensional stability and wear resistance are required. Machinists and toolmakers cut this rod to length, then profile, drill, and heat treat it to final specifications.

This drill rod is suited for job shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance departments that fabricate or replace custom tooling in-house. The 36-inch stock length accommodates most bench-length cutting operations without excessive waste. Typical uses include small punch blanks, pilot pins, guide rods, reamers, and taps. The 0.134-inch diameter corresponds to a No. 29 wire gauge size, which aligns with standard drill and tap clearance sizing charts used across manufacturing and repair environments.

Key Features

• O-1 oil hardening steel composition for predictable heat treat response and minimal distortion
• 0.134 inch diameter matches No. 29 wire gauge sizing for standard tooling applications
• 36 inch overall length provides flexible stock for cutting multiple blanks
• Annealed condition allows straightforward machining, turning, and grinding before hardening
• Consistent diameter tolerance supports use as precision guide and alignment components

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose O-1 tool steel drill rod blank suitable for toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications where oil hardening steel stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cut to length using an abrasive cutoff wheel or bandsaw rated for tool steel stock. Secure workpieces firmly in a vise or fixture before machining to maintain dimensional accuracy. Heat treatment should be performed by a qualified toolmaker or heat treat professional following established O-1 hardening and tempering procedures. Allow the rod to reach room temperature and inspect for straightness before machining to final dimensions.