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Chicago-Latrobe 44034 17/32 inch black oxide jobber drill bit

Chicago-Latrobe

Chicago-Latrobe 44034 17/32 in 118 Degree Jobber Drill Bit

SKU CH-76DM-BZ881

A 17/32 inch high-speed steel jobber drill bit with a 118 degree conventional point and black oxide finish

  • Product typeDrill Bits
  • Main materialHAWA
  • 17/32 inch size matches precise fractional drilling needs
  • 118-degree point angle centres quickly in general-purpose materials
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear during repeated use
  • Black oxide finish reduces friction and adds corrosion protection
  • Jobber length provides standard reach for common drilling tasks

What This Drill Bit Is

The Chicago-Latrobe 44034 is a jobber length drill bit made from high speed steel with a black oxide finish. It is built for general purpose drilling in metal, wood and plastic. The 118 degree conventional point starts cleanly without a pilot hole. This bit suits maintenance technicians, fabricators and DIY users who need a reliable fractional size tool.

The Deciding Specification

The drill bit diameter is 17/32 inch, which equals a decimal equivalent of .5313 inch. That single dimension determines whether the bit matches the hole you must produce. If your drawing, tap chart or fastener calls for a different fractional size, this bit will not fit the requirement.

Behaviour Under Sustained Load

High speed steel with black oxide resists heat buildup during repeated drilling cycles better than uncoated carbon steel. The 118 degree point geometry distributes cutting forces evenly, reducing wear when you drill multiple holes in succession. The jobber length flute clears chips efficiently, helping the bit maintain cutting speed without binding deep in the workpiece.

How it compares

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Price $23.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 5,493 comparable items (median $27.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCHICAGO-LATROBE
Product typeDrill Bits
Size & build
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

How does a 17/32 inch drill bit perform in a standard drill chuck?

The 17/32 inch size equals a 0.5313 decimal equivalent, fitting any chuck that accepts 1/2 inch or larger shanks for general-purpose drilling.

What does the 118 degree point angle mean for everyday drilling?

A 118 degree conventional point is the standard geometry for general-purpose work in metal, wood, and plastic, centering easily without a pilot hole.

Will the black oxide high speed steel shank fit my 1/2 inch drill press?

The jobber length bit has a straight shank sized for the 17/32 inch diameter, so it requires a chuck capacity of at least 17/32 inch to mount securely.

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