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Silver cylindrical 17/64 inch HSS jobber drill bit with black oxide finish

Westward

Westward 17/64" HSS 118° Jobber Drill Bit

SKU CH-JEYD-1B1XD

High-speed steel jobber drill bit with 118-degree point for 17/64-inch holes

  • TypeAngle, Pitch & Slope Locators
  • 17/64 inch size drills precise fractional holes
  • 118 degree point angle starts quickly on metal
  • High speed steel construction resists heat buildup
  • Black oxide finish reduces friction during drilling
  • Jobber length provides standard reach for general use

Drill Bit Size and Point Angle

This Westward jobber drill bit has a 17/64 inch diameter and a 118 degree conventional point. It is made from high speed steel with a black oxide finish. The decimal equivalent is 0.2656 inches.

Build Fit and Application

The fractional inch sizing suits standard imperial tooling setups. The black oxide finish helps reduce friction during drilling operations. This bit does not feature coolant-through capability, so external lubrication may be needed for deeper holes.

Upgrade Context and Limits

This bit replaces worn or damaged jobber drills of the same fractional size. It is not suited for buyers who need metric diameters, coolant-fed designs or specialised point geometries for hardened materials.

Highlights

  • 17/64 inch size drills precise fractional holes
  • 118 degree point angle starts quickly on metal
  • High speed steel construction resists heat buildup
  • Black oxide finish reduces friction during drilling
  • Jobber length provides standard reach for general use

Specifications

BrandWestward
TypeAngle, Pitch & Slope Locators

Questions about this item

How quickly does the 118° conventional point dull when drilling steel all day?

The 118° conventional point on this high-speed steel bit is designed for general-purpose drilling; sustained high-speed use in hard steel will wear the cutting edges faster than a split-point or cobalt alternative.

Does the black-oxide finish keep the bit cool enough for continuous drilling?

Black oxide provides some lubricity and corrosion resistance, but it does not significantly reduce heat buildup during prolonged drilling; use cutting fluid and allow cooling intervals.

What shank size does my chuck need to accept this 17/64″ bit?

The bit has a straight round shank matching its 17/64″ (0.2656″) diameter, so a three-jaw chuck capable of opening to at least that size is required.

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