Westward
Westward 5VPA9 5/16" Carbide Jobber Drill Bit
A 5/16 inch carbide jobber drill bit with a black and gold finish and 118 degree point angle
- TypeAngle, Pitch & Slope Locators
- 5/16" drill size suits common fastening tasks
- 118-degree point angle centres quickly in metal
- Carbide construction resists wear in abrasive materials
- Bright uncoated finish allows easy resharpening
- Jobber length gives standard reach for general drilling
Precision drilling in hardened materials
The Westward 5VPA9 is a 5/16 inch carbide jobber drill bit built for workshops that need reliable hole-making in tough metals. Its 118 degree conventional point starts cleanly without a pilot hole. The bright uncoated surface suits general-purpose machining where coating buildup is unwanted. Decimal equivalent .3125 matches standard fractional sizing.
Fits standard drill chucks and collets
The straight shank seats in any three-jaw chuck or ER collet sized for 5/16 inch tooling. Jobber length provides enough flute reach for through-holes in plate and bar stock without excessive overhang. Carbide construction resists wear in abrasive alloys that would dull high-speed steel quickly. Non-coolant-through design means external flood or mist cooling must be supplied by the machine.
No bundled accessories or software included
The bit ships as a single cutting tool ready for immediate use. No driver, case, or lubricant is packaged with it. Operators supply their own coolant strategy and tool-holding hardware. This keeps the purchase focused on the carbide substrate and geometry that determine tool life.
Highlights
- 5/16" drill size suits common fastening tasks
- 118-degree point angle centres quickly in metal
- Carbide construction resists wear in abrasive materials
- Bright uncoated finish allows easy resharpening
- Jobber length gives standard reach for general drilling
Specifications
| Brand | Westward |
|---|---|
| Type | Angle, Pitch & Slope Locators |
Questions about this item
Will the 118-degree point angle limit how deep I can drill in steel without re-sharpening?
The 118-degree conventional point is a general-purpose geometry; it centres well in mild steel but can walk or dull faster in hardened alloys, so frequent touch-ups may be needed on deep holes.
Does the carbide body run hot enough to burn fingers during a full day of repetitive drilling?
Carbide conducts heat differently than high-speed steel; the bit will get hot during sustained use, so allow cooling periods and use cutting fluid to manage temperature.
Do I need a 1/2-inch chuck to hold the 5/16-inch shank on this jobber-length bit?
The shank matches the 5/16-inch drill diameter, so any chuck that opens to at least .3125 in will hold it; a 3/8-inch or larger chuck is sufficient.
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