Number 42 Jobber Drill Bit, Black Oxide Wire Gauge - Vermont American

The Vermont American 11842 Number 42 Jobber Drill Bit is a precision tool designed for professional technicians and mechanics requiring exact hole diameters for critical tapping operations and specialized applications. This black oxide wire gauge drill bit ensures precise hole sizing, making it an indispensable tool for automotive, industrial, and fabrication environments where standard fractional sizes are insufficient. Its robust high-speed steel construction is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of professional use.

Key Features

• Precision Wire Gauge Sizing: Drills exact hole diameters, crucial for accurate fitments and specialized applications requiring precise tolerances in metalworking and fabrication.
• High-Speed Steel (HSS) Construction: Manufactured from high-speed steel for superior strength, durability, and wear resistance during demanding drilling tasks.
• Black Oxide Finish: Features a black oxide coating that enhances corrosion resistance, reduces friction, and extends the bit's operational life, especially in high-volume use. This finish also helps prevent rust and allows for faster drilling compared to uncoated HSS bits.
• 118-Degree Standard Point: Equipped with a versatile 118-degree standard point configuration, ideal for general-purpose drilling across a wide range of materials.
• Optimized for Tapping: Specifically designed to create accurately sized pilot holes for tapping operations, including popular threads up to 1/4-24, ensuring proper thread engagement.

Applications

This versatile wire gauge drill bit is suitable for a broad spectrum of professional applications, including:

• Metalworking: Ideal for drilling pilot holes in ferrous and non-ferrous metals for fasteners or preparing holes for tapping operations in automotive components and machinery.
• Automotive Repair & Maintenance: Essential for drilling precise holes required for specific repair tasks, component installation, or custom modifications on vehicles.
• Industrial Fabrication: Provides the accuracy needed for assembling and constructing equipment where exact hole sizes are paramount for structural integrity and functionality.
• Woodworking & Plasticworking: Effective for creating clean, accurately sized holes in various wood types and plastic materials, including PVC, without cracking or melting, suitable for custom joinery or fabricating housings.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 11842
• Product Name: Number 42 Jobber Drill Bit, Black Oxide Wire Gauge
• Drill Bit Size: Number 42 Wire Gauge
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Finish: Black Oxide
• Point Angle: 118-degree Standard Point
• Flute Length: 1-1/4"
• Overall Length: 2-1/4"