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Silver high-speed steel jobber drill bit, 5/8 inch, 118-degree point

Chicago-Latrobe

Chicago-Latrobe 44240 118° jobber drill bit 5/8 in .6250 HSS

SKU CH-DHKC-JB61K

A general-purpose jobber-length drill bit with a 118° conventional point in high-speed steel, sized at .6250 in

  • Product typeDrill Bits
  • General-purpose drilling with 118° conventional point
  • 5/8 in diameter (.6250 decimal) for standard hole sizes
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear in metal
  • Jobber length suits most handheld and press drills
  • Bright uncoated finish for easy resharpening

Chicago-Latrobe 44240 5/8 in HSS drill bit

This 5/8 inch jobber length drill bit is made from high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish. It features a conventional 118 degree point angle for general purpose drilling in metal, wood and plastic. The fractional size has a decimal equivalent of .6250 and is designed for standard drilling applications.

Check chuck capacity and material suitability

Verify that your drill chuck can accommodate a 5/8 inch shank diameter before ordering. Confirm the workpiece material is compatible with high speed steel and an uncoated 118 degree point. This bit has no coolant through holes and is not designed for through coolant systems.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

High speed steel generates heat during extended drilling so use appropriate cutting fluid or pauses to manage temperature. Noise level depends on the drill motor and workpiece rather than the bit itself. Power draw is determined by the drill and feed rate used for the specific application.

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Price $29.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCHICAGO-LATROBE
Product typeDrill Bits

Questions about this item

Does the 44240 jobber drill bit come alone or in a set, and do I need to buy a drill chuck separately?

The 44240 is a single 5/8 in HSS jobber drill bit with a 118° conventional point; it fits standard drill chucks so no separate chuck is required.

Should I choose this 5/8 in .6250 HSS bit or a different diameter for general-purpose metal drilling?

Select the 5/8 in .6250 size when the hole diameter must match that exact fractional dimension; other diameters serve different hole sizes.

What does the 118° point angle mean for everyday drilling in steel or aluminium?

The 118° conventional point centres quickly and cuts cleanly in common ferrous and non-ferrous metals without specialised tooling.

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