Chicago-Latrobe 49724 118 Degree Taper Length Drill Bit

Chicago-Latrobe 49724 Taper Length Bit

The Chicago-Latrobe 49724 is a general-purpose taper length drill bit manufactured from high-speed steel with a black oxide finish. It features a 118-degree radial point designed for conventional drilling tasks in a variety of materials. This tool suits machinists and maintenance crews needing extended reach for deep-hole applications. It arrives new and ready for immediate workshop use.

Best for deep holes, not precision starts

This bit suits operators drilling deep holes where the taper length provides necessary flute clearance and reach. The 118-degree point handles general-purpose materials effectively without specialised geometry. Buyers who need a split point for self-centring on hard surfaces or a different point angle for specific alloys should look at other tooling. The black oxide finish aids chip flow and reduces galling in steel.

118-degree radial point angle decides fit

The single specification determining suitability is the 118-degree radial point angle. This geometry is standard for general-purpose drilling in mild steel, cast iron and non-ferrous metals. If the application demands a flatter or steeper angle for hard steel, stainless steel or non-metallic composites, this bit will not perform correctly. Match the point angle to the workpiece material before ordering.