Cutting oil works well when drilling sticky metals like aluminum and copper.

@SteveRobReviews

Жыл бұрын

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Amazing Video 👌 Thanks Brother. I had a heck of time going thru kitchen countertops. Used Step drill to go thru sink and wood counter underneath. Finally got my water filter installed.

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You 👍

A pilot hole. Cutting fluid and drilling into hard steel up to 21 mm worked beautifully on 6 mm thick steel for steel large brackets! We used cordless drill and over 20 holes. Cheers from Australia subbed and liked 👍

@SteveRobReviews

8 ай бұрын

Cheers 👍

Thank you. Very helpful tutorial. WOW

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jon.

FANTASTIC. I'm a retired tradesman, I could not agree more with you Steve 100%. Take Care. Gus UK.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gus. Cheers

Thanks Steve great review

Great video and content, I've been looking for! I'm subscribing to your channel. Thanks

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you Joe Joehen 👍

Hi Steve, thanks for the information on step drills. I did not know there were different styles. Thanks Friend

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ronald . Thanks for taking a look. Cheers

Great video bud, thanks

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated . Thanks

Good morning Sir, thank you for this video Steeve ! Cheers !!!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave , you have a great day.

I don't own a step bit and have been meaning to get some. Now I have some useful info on what to look for and how to use em' THanks buddy! Cheers

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

P/Auto or crappy tire always has a sale on . Great addition to the shop.

I’ve got a few step drill bit Steve and never thought about of the depth of each step very good point 👍👍👍

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Igor these are so handy and these bits are sure a time saver too. Cheers

LOL. I had to turn on CC to figure out what he was saying. It came out " a nun's crooked back".

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Well I'm glad you figured it all out 😅

Very informative!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

THANKS 👍

I'm going to use that cricket stick analogy from now on. Thanks for the video, I need to punch a 1.5" hole in a metal sink and really like the idea of using a step bit on my impact..great advice!

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a look , much appreciated. 👍

Nicely done Steve. Now I know how to use them. I have some but have never used them, inherited from my Grandfather!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud , just came back from holidays.

Good one Steve!!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Norm, you have a great day.

I always check out the step drills, just never bought yet. Thanks for the advice! I totally agree, keyless chucks are all over and they suck for real drilling. I've even seen where they are coming on drill presses also. Crazy!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

The price has come down a lot on step drills . I can get a set of three for $20 . They are pretty good Bill with a real drill. 😂😂

😂😂😅 He's funny I'm looking for this step bit that I've never heard of before. I'm being educated on this. it was first shown as a way to split wood which is what I need I'm trying to see if I can if he can show me but he's cracking me up. a nun's cricket bat 😂

@SteveRobReviews

Жыл бұрын

Catherine you must be a Nun 🤣😂

💥 I use those step bits for countersinking as well. They work great! It's hard to get the drill chuck tight enough to prevent slipping. Good stuff my friend! Keep up the good work!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon , good idea who ever invented these .

That is a great review. I would not think I could learn something about those step drills! I use them all the time. Sometimes, I do work with metal... Lol! I have the larger model with panes as you showed. My smaller ones with a compatible impact chuck mainly have their shank broken. But I used them in a regular drill. Now I understand they will perform very well with the use of an impact driver. Thanks for sharing Steve!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe I like to experiment with different tools to find other uses as well. I find me using these more and more all the time. Cheers

Those are awesome for plastic! I use them all the time in automotive! Many times using them by hand for reaming burrs on plastic as well.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Dan it seems I use so many tools for other uses because finding the proper tool can be a challenge . LOL

That impact driver does a great job. Those bits do a nice job on sheet metal . It is worth the extra money for the higher quality bits over the bargain bits.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes higher quality bits are a must for steel but for plastic the low cost do fine.

I use them mostly on sheet metal. They work great.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Sheet metal is so easy with step drills compared to hole saws and drills. Have to be the best drill bit idea ever invented.

I have a set of 3 I bought 30+ years ago and still cut/drill great as long as I use a real drill. :)

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA yes a real drill is best 👍

Ahhhh the dreaded lost drill chuck. We use step bits all the time at work. Yeah I hate when I get the cordless out of the tool locker that doesn't want to tighten up. I will have to look into getting some for the impact.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the impact style is a huge improvement.

I've ground flats on regular drill bits so they fit in a regular drill chuck and won't slip. You just have to line up the flats with the three teeth in the chuck. I'd be worried about the bit tearing instead of cutting with an impact. But in a pinch it will get the job done.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Never tried that , interesting , must give it a try . Thanks

I've never owned a step drill. Not that I wouldn't but when I go to the hardware store. It is always for something else and I never think about picking one or two of those up. Time to get on to Amazon!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Rick when I go out on a little job for my friends it the only thing I bring for drilling since 2 bits pretty much cover a tool chest of drill bits. Their awesome and most of the time I get three for about $25

Have you tried the spiral style of those bits. Great advice I always look for that style. I had issues with the Milwaukee hammer drill always loosened in hammer mode dropping the drill bit out frustrating as all hell.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

No I haven't but I will. Cheers John .

In electrical, we would only use the step drill to drill into plastic boxes. For the metal boxes, we would use knockout punches using a hydraulic punch. Keep up the good work!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen them knockout punches and thought that's the easy way forsure. Take care Terry , solid rain up here today.

Would this drill bit work okay on zinc plates?

@SteveRobReviews

5 ай бұрын

Sure as long as their not too thick.

Now i have to go into the garage and check mine to see if it has the flat spots

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

HAHA and make a vid showing it too .

We as in electrical use these step bits a lot and there is only one kind we get.....Milwaukee....the metal on the edges can take a lot more abuse and the big secret is not to spin them as fast as you can....you`ll burn the cutting edge and then you're done with that one....good tips Steve.....CHEERS

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Gator I never seen a Milwaukee step drill but I will look now. Some low cost ones are best for plastic . Cheers

When you use step drill when each step is 1mm, it cuts through anything. But larger step does not continue where smaller stopped. Instead of this, it has 2mm each step from beginning and this does not work well and you must buy very good expensive one. So question is, why not produce cheap 1mm step drills (6-14; 14-22; 22-30) and be also best?

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

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How's she goin'? The keyless chucks are good for small bits like you say!! I have a keyless chuck on a drill with dynamic braking and when the drill stops, it stops so quick it loosens the chuck. It's a pain like you say!!! The step drills have their place and the hex shank is the way to go. Great review Steve!!! Take care!!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Mike the new keyless chucks are convenient but not so great at times. I sure like the step drills . Cheers

Everyone's saying how bad the chuck keyless drills are but I love mine! But then again, I'm not a professional, I just do little projects. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️ Great for beginners & practicers though!

The step drills were originally intended for sheet metal work. That is why they have the shallow steps. For that they are great as you can drill a large hole while needing far less torque and effort than using hole saws or twist drills of the same sizes. Plus the step drills debur the edges. As for the keyless chucks, it depends on who made them. The one on my older DeWalt grips really good. The one that is on the newest one is not even as close to being a good chuck.

@FromSteelToWood

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, sir! Mainly for sheet metal. And the reason is simple. A hole saw will jiggle a little bit and will not produce an exact size of hole. The twist drills will make kind of oblong hole in thin sheets. The step drills are always producing perfectly round and sized holes. I have 2 Bosch drills and the chuck can hold a 1 inch (1/2 shank) drill bit used in thick steel (where the press drill is not possible...). It will tear my arms before it slips...

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

The original intent is correct but it's a lot of fun seeing what else we can do with tool designs. Cheers

This was very educational steve I learned something today! Thanks for sharing with us!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Annie much appreciated.

Either you went hunting or you took a break had to check back to make sure I didn't miss a video Steve! Haven't seen a video up just checking on ya Steve!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Annie , yes been gone to the camp for a week and the break was awesome . Cheers

@AnnieFarmerFarm

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Glad your back!

I tried using a step drill bit to drill a hole on stainless steel but the damn thing gets stuck everytime. Do you know how many RPMS I need to drill with a drill press?

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

In real hard or thick metal I use a regular drill bit but for thin stainless I drill a pilot hole first then switch to the step drill - usually on the high setting on my cordless drill so it does not bind.

@bitcodelabs4660

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews I'm trying to drill a hole through a spoon (don't ask me why)

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

A curved surface can be a challenge and holding it steady can be too . Crank up the rpm , hold on tight and pray 🙏😅👍

Nice demo Steve. I have a hand full of those bits too. A few are better than others. Live and learn right?

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes were always learning bud.

Hey Steve I have a question can you replace the crappy twist to tighten drill chuck on a cordless drill with one that walks with a Chuck key

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I have never tried it , might be an interesting video for someone that can. Hint Hint :)

Project Farm made a video showing Dwalt bits to be superior to all others in every way. I'm getting a set ASAP.

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Well the set your looking at was $15 for 3 so it's all dependant on what you cutting into and how often you would use them. Dewalt is a great choice as so many are great choices too. Cheers

When I'm not drilling pilot or very small diameter holes, I use my step bits 99% of the time. Have you found any brand that works better than the rest, or are they all the same? I've been using a Mastercraft set for about two years now and a couple of the steps are getting dull. That's definitely one disadvantage to the step drill bit, not being able to sharpen them.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

The only ones i've used are mastercraft , Titan and P/Auto , prefer the hex shank but over all the P/Auto branded is my favorite.

So what brand are these step bits you’re using? Just the inexpensive Chinese brands you can get off Amazon etc?

@SteveRobReviews

11 ай бұрын

Yes exactly, cheap Chinese ones.

@tannerwest6823

11 ай бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews cool I just got some in the mail exactly like those which is why I was wondering. Good to know they CAN cut through some stuff lol. I bought 3 for like 6 bucks so I figured it was worth a shot at trying them out

@SteveRobReviews

11 ай бұрын

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About aluminium drilling. The step drills in this video are TIN-coated (the goldish layer). This coating reacts and binds with the aluminium when drilling, causing more friction, heat and seizing. A basic HSS drill is more suitable for drilling aluminium.

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree if your rpm is too high . 👍

@RondeLeeuw

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews And if you're not using enough oil, or not cleaning away the chips enough... Manuals contain disclaimers about using coatings containing aluminum. With a low rpm I find it very hard to achieve enough pressure for a clean cut. Even with a press.

I call them Christmas trees cause they look like a Christmas tree

@SteveRobReviews

5 күн бұрын

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So your recommending people use an impact that offers a sudden short burst of force for a step bit rather than a actual drill? Drill won’t unloosen if you tighten the nose with your hand rather than using the trigger to tighten it

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Whatever works for you as we all have different power tools and personal preferences. Cheers

@amielrumbaua8387

4 жыл бұрын

And hopefully youre using the one handed ratcheting drill chuck properly. I recall them having a lock which makes it practically impossible to loosen on their own

ps: And what kind of German would I be if I would not check out always the step drills ;))

hey steverob i bet u hate carryng around those silly plastic cards in your wallet cause u like to have that real hard cash in there only . Those things are just not good enough just like those silly chuckless drills. 😂😂

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I think you know what I like eh LOL

Dear Steve, now what is this ? Off- topic... why on earth did YT unsub me from so many of my favourite people that I watch?? Even with the bell button pressed? Just saying cause I keep constantly re-subbing and still... :-( Do you have any idea, cause your always so well-informed. Best, Simone

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Wow not sure Simone , I just came back from vacation.

@whatnextsunshine3046

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Okay ;) no probs. Just thought as you are much more in the game than me currently, there is a new algorithm or anything. Enjoy your week-end! S

I wouldn't trust myself with those 😂

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

You can drill too big of a hole if your not carefull but id trust you :)

When you push to far and the hole is bigger than you desired. I hate when that happens.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I know right !! 🤣🤣

Those nuns and their cricket bats 🏏🤣🤣

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA ill never forget that one.

Nothing beats a regular chuck, those chuckless ones are garbage. Thanks Buddy!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I spend more time fooling around with easy tighten chucks being not so tight 🤣🤣

You're using the wrong drill. You're using an impact drill, you should be using a regular drill.

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I'm using the step drill bits designed for a a 1/4 quick change chuck as used on impact drivers . I'm using the right drill designed for the bit and this is the results.

@newjargon1697

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Yes.

Step drills are designed for plastic originally.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but some are only good to cut plastic it seems :)

@VickyGeagan

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Yes I think they changed them from the original design

Theres your problem, milwaulkee keyless chucks are garbage, one reason I don't buy milwaulkee. How they havn't come up with a good keyless chuck yet is beyond me for the prices they want. Non big-box dewalts at least have a jacobs keyless that locks down and stays locked down even on a hammer drill. As for twisting power, those impacts are sweet.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the new chucks need a bit of improvement :)

@OrdinaryDude67

4 жыл бұрын

We use Milwaukee power tools at work about 99% of the time and I agree, the chucks on their battery operated drills are absolute trash. I think we’ve sent every single one in for repair at least once. Utter crap.