{"product_id":"ma-ford-3-64-solid-carbide-jobber-drill-30004690","title":"0.0469\" \/ 3\/64\" M.A. Ford Solid Carbide Jobber Drill, 118° Bright, USA Made | 30004690","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eM.A. Ford 3\/64\" solid carbide jobber-length drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a USA-made precision drill for rigid drilling setups where small-hole accuracy, wear resistance, and clean chip flow are important. It has a \u003cstrong\u003e0.0469\" diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.19mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — with a \u003cstrong\u003e118° point\u003c\/strong\u003e, bright finish, fast spiral flute design, right-hand cut, and straight shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis M.A. Ford Twister GP Series 300 drill is also commonly described as a circuit-board drill, but it can be useful anywhere a rigid, solid carbide jobber-style drill is appropriate. Solid carbide is harder and more wear-resistant than high-speed steel, but it is also brittle, so this drill should be used in a stable drill press, CNC machine, or precision fixture with minimal runout and no side loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision small-hole drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCircuit-board style drilling and other controlled small-hole applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlled drilling in plastics, wood, aluminum, brass, composites, cast iron, and suitable metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrill press, CNC, fixture-based, and other stable drilling applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplications where a USA-made M.A. Ford solid carbide drill is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid carbide construction\u003c\/strong\u003e provides high hardness, rigidity, and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright finish\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a smooth tool surface for chip flow in suitable materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast spiral flute design\u003c\/strong\u003e helps move chips out of the hole efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35° helix angle\u003c\/strong\u003e supports chip evacuation in suitable drilling applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA-made M.A. Ford Twister GP drill\u003c\/strong\u003e for precision carbide drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eM.A. Ford\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e30004690\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries \/ List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e300 \/ Twister GP\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e3\/64\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecimal Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.0469\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetric Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.19mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e+0.0000\" to -0.0005\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSolid Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBright \/ Uncoated\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e118°\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFast Spiral\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelix Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e35°\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeb Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrill Bit Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHeavy Duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eRight Hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e3\/64\" \/ 0.0469\" \/ 1.19mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e5\/8\" \/ 0.6250\" \/ 15.88mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1-1\/2\" \/ 38.10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 14px; margin-top: 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNeed starting speed and feed guidance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/pages\/carbide-drill-feed-speed-starting-guide\" style=\"color: #0066cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecarbide drill feed and speed starting guide\u003c\/a\u003e for general starting points by drill size and material.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 14px; margin-top: 14px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNeed a different jobber-length carbide drill size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Browse all available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/collections\/jobber-length-carbide-drill-bits\" style=\"color: #0066cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ejobber-length carbide drill bits\u003c\/a\u003e to find other diameters in this collection.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Drill Bits Unlimted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43279458795749,"sku":"DA12-3-30004690","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3082\/2885\/products\/15703610.jpg?v=1659829266","url":"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/products\/ma-ford-3-64-solid-carbide-jobber-drill-30004690","provider":"Drill Bits Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}