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Silver and Deming drill bit, 27/32 inch, 118 degree point, straw bronze finish, reduced shank

Chicago-Latrobe

Chicago-Latrobe 53454 118 Degree Silver & Deming Drill 27/32 in

SKU CH-HXTA-V2VYW

A 27/32 inch cobalt drill bit with a 118 degree point angle and a 1/2 inch reduced shank

  • Product typeDrill Bits
  • Main materialHAWA
  • 118-degree point angle centres the bit for accurate starts
  • Machining cobalt material resists heat and wear in tough metals
  • 1/2 reduced shank fits standard drill chucks securely
  • Straw/bronze finish reduces friction and extends cutting life
  • 27/32 inch diameter drills large holes in a single pass

Drill Bit 27/32 in Cobalt

This Chicago-Latrobe 53454 drill bit is a Silver & Deming style cutter with a 27/32 inch diameter and a 118 degree point angle. It is made from machining cobalt for hardness and heat resistance. The reduced 1/2 inch shank allows use in standard drill chucks. Machinists and maintenance technicians choose this bit for enlarging existing holes in tough metals.

Upgrade From Standard High-Speed Steel

Cobalt construction outperforms basic high-speed steel when drilling stainless steel, cast iron or other abrasive alloys. The jump is worth it when standard bits dull quickly or wander on hard materials. The 118 degree point provides a conventional cutting action suited to general-purpose drilling rather than specialised self-centring tasks. Builders who need a second bit for a different diameter should select the matching size.

Fits Standard Chucks No Adapter Needed

The 1/2 inch reduced shank seats directly in common three-jaw chucks without sleeves or bushings. Installation is a simple insert-and-tighten action. What usually goes wrong is insufficient clamping pressure on the reduced shank, which lets the bit slip under heavy feed. Ensure the chuck jaws grip the shank flats firmly and use cutting fluid to manage heat in deep holes.

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Price $54.99
Pricier than about 70% 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

Will the 1/2 reduced shank fit my 1/2-inch drill chuck?

Yes, the reduced shank is sized for a standard 1/2-inch chuck, allowing the 27/32-inch bit to be used without a larger capacity drill.

How do I secure the 118-degree point angle bit so it does not spin in the chuck?

Tighten the chuck firmly on the flat sections of the 1/2 reduced shank rather than the round body; the flats prevent the bit from slipping under load.

When will the straw-bronze finish on the cobalt bit need replacement?

Replace the bit when the cutting edges become dull or chipped; the finish is a surface treatment that wears away as the cobalt material is sharpened or consumed.

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