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Chicago-Latrobe 53108 taper shank drill bit, black oxide finish

Chicago-Latrobe

Chicago-Latrobe 53108 118 Degree Taper Shank Drill Bit

SKU CH-5WXG-9NM05

A general-purpose taper-shank drill bit with a 118-degree conventional point made from high-speed steel with a black oxide finish

  • Product typeDrill Bits
  • Main materialHAWA
  • General-purpose drilling with 118-degree point angle
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear during use
  • Black oxide finish reduces friction and corrosion
  • Taper shank design fits compatible machine spindles
  • Chicago-Latrobe 53108 model for reliable performance

Chicago-Latrobe 53108 Taper Shank Drill

This Chicago-Latrobe 53108 drill bit uses a taper shank for direct mounting in compatible machine spindles. It is made from High Speed Steel with a black oxide finish for corrosion resistance. The 118 degree conventional point suits general purpose drilling in metal, wood and plastic. It is a new tool supplied by Chicago-Latrobe.

Suits machinists needing a taper shank bit

Buyers who require a straight shank for three jaw chucks cannot use this bit. Anyone needing a split point for self centering or a coated tip for high temperature alloys should select a different design. The 118 degree angle is not optimised for very hard or abrasive materials.

Fits Morse taper spindles directly

The taper shank seats in a matching machine socket without a separate chuck or arbor. This frees up chuck capacity for other tooling and reduces runout in the spindle. A drift key is needed to eject the bit from the socket. The black oxide surface helps retain cutting fluid during operation.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 2,412 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

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

Questions about this item

What taper-shank holder or machine spindle does the 53108 need to fit into?

The 53108 has a taper shank, so it requires a matching Morse taper socket or a machine spindle with the same taper size to seat properly.

How does the 118-degree conventional point on the 53108 behave when used after a worn split-point bit in the same drill press?

The 118-degree conventional point on the 53108 will start less aggressively than a split-point bit, so expect more wander on hard material unless you centre-punch first.

How can I confirm the 53108 is cutting correctly once installed?

Check that chips form tight, uniform curls and the hole diameter matches the 1/8-inch size; rough chips or oversized holes indicate dullness or misalignment.

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