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Chicago-Latrobe

Chicago-Latrobe 52440 118 Degree Silver & Deming Drill 1/2 Reduced Shank

SKU CH-AY6T-0FZH3

A 118-degree high-speed steel drill bit with a reduced shank for drilling 5/8-inch holes, finished in black oxide

  • Product typeDrill Bits
  • Reduced shank fits 1/2 in chucks
  • 118 degree point starts cleanly in metal
  • High-speed steel resists wear in drilling
  • Black oxide finish adds corrosion protection
  • Chicago-Latrobe 52440 built for shop use

Chicago-Latrobe 52440 Silver & Deming Drill

This Chicago-Latrobe 52440 drill bit features a 118-degree point angle and a 1/2 reduced shank for use with standard drill chucks. It is manufactured from high speed steel with a black oxide finish for durability. The tool suits general-purpose drilling in metal and wood applications.

Ideal for machinists and maintenance technicians

This bit suits machinists and technicians needing a reduced-shank drill for larger diameters in a standard chuck. Buyers who require a different point angle for specialised materials should look at other options. It is not intended for applications demanding carbide-tipped construction or coolant-fed designs.

118-degree point angle and reduced shank

The 118-degree point angle provides a standard cutting profile suitable for a wide range of materials. The 1/2 reduced shank allows the 5/8 inch drill bit to fit chucks with smaller capacity. Verify that your equipment accepts this shank configuration before purchase.

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Price $24.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 5,493 comparable items (median $27.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCHICAGO-LATROBE
Product typeDrill Bits

Questions about this item

What is included with the Chicago-Latrobe 52440 drill bit and does it need a separate chuck?

The box contains the single 5/8 inch Silver & Deming drill bit with a 1/2 inch reduced shank that fits directly into a standard 1/2 inch drill chuck, so no extra chuck or adapter is required.

How do I choose between the available versions of the 52440 drill bit?

The 52440 is offered as one specific drill bit — 5/8 inch diameter, 118 degree point angle, high-speed steel with black oxide finish — so there are no alternative capacities or versions to select from.

What does the 118 degree point angle mean when I use this bit in a drill press?

The 118 degree point is a general-purpose geometry that centres easily in steel and other common metals, giving reliable starts and steady cutting without the need for a pilot hole in most workshop tasks.

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