953 High Speed Steel Threaded Shank Drill Bit In #40 Size (0.0980" #40) With Black Oxide Finish, 135° Split Point Geometry And Nas 965 Type D Standard. Designed For Drilling Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminum And Other Machinable Materials, This Drill Delivers Accurate Starts, Reduced Walking And Consistent Hole Quality. The 1/4"-28 Threaded Shank Provides Secure Retention In Aircraft, Portable Drill Units And Cnc Quick-Change Holders, While The Short Length Design Provides Better Control With Reduced Deflection For Close-Quarter Drilling. The High Speed Steel Construction Provides Dependable General Purpose Performance With Easy Resharpening. Black Oxide Finish Improves Lubricity, Chip Evacuation And Corrosion Resistance For Reliable Performance In Maintenance, Fabrication, Production And Aircraft Assembly Work. Rocky Mountain Twist.

• High Speed Steel
• Black Oxide Finish
• 135° Split Point
• Short Length Threaded Shank Drill Bit
• Drill Size 0.0980" #40
• 1/4"-28 Threaded Shank for Aircraft and Quick-Change Holders
• Split Point Reduces Walking and Improves Hole Accuracy
• Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminum and General Materials
• Made in USA

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