Inorder to maintain some water retention around the hole that you are drilling out, make a water dam around the hole, using some plumbers putty. This will usually hold enough water in place, for the whole drilling process. Thanks for all of your videos. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Keep your screws loose, and your holes tight.

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea and I have done to with modeling clay as well. Thanks for letting others know!

Machinist here. Everything you said is true, stainless will work harden. You need plenty of force to make the drill bite into the metal. As the drill is cutting its also creating a small hardened zone...you need to cut beyond that zone as the second flute comes around. Not enough pressure and the drill rubs creating heat and dulling the drill. Put a whiff of dish soap in the water helps even more.

You have got to be kidding me !. I'm 65 years old and have worked with all metals never heard of this. Thank you Sir for shedding the light.

@davidjackson7605

Жыл бұрын

Right there with you.

Thank you Captain... If not for your video, I would be making all those mistakes you mentioned... like using lubricant instead of water, high speed instead of low speed, expensive drill bits instead of ordinary bits. Good video, a must watch for all. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing this. I'm at my wits end trying to drill those stubborn stainless steel box in my garage and even broke several cobalt drill bits doing so.

The water is serving as a lubricant, but as you mentioned, it serves as a great coolant. It takes a lot of heat to flash water into steam and oil doesn’t go through the same phase change as water and it is the phase change that really absorbs the heat.

@Boatingzen

2 ай бұрын

Interesting comment and makes sense. Oil will flash to burning and vaporizing while water will just boil

Wasn't looking forward to a job I have to do tomorrow. Now more confident. Thanks.

@Boatingzen

7 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps, good luck with the project and thanks for watching.

Glad I found this!! I had to drill a decent amount over the past few days on a project. I would have went at it full speed, no water. This technique made it quite easy. Thanks!

Thanks Wayne. I broke 7 bits yesterday trying to drill 4 mm 304 stainless. Then watched your video. Drilled 16 holes today with a cheap drill bit, no problems.

@Boatingzen

7 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@zxwmabcdef5439

4 жыл бұрын

Excessive speed and insufficient feed rate tends to be the problem with stainless steel, titanium, and nickel. When the tool skids without cutting the edge is destroyed then you are fucked. I have the best results if I hand polish the cutting edges with a black Arkansas stone then finish it with diamond polishing compound. I look at the edges under the microscope.

@zxwmabcdef5439

4 жыл бұрын

People tend to think stainless steel is far harder than it really is. It is actually soft and gummy. I like stainless steel it is clean and doesn't make dust that messes up the coolant. Everyone else loves aluminum except me. Aluminum is nasty

@zxwmabcdef5439

4 жыл бұрын

It also forms really well. It takes a lot of force to get the metal to yield but once it yields it forms much better than aluminum.

@zxwmabcdef5439

4 жыл бұрын

Another thing that really helps more than most people realize is the tool being feed in exactly perpendicular unless it is a ball end endmill. It doesn't sound like much but grease between the tool and holder is enough to cause problems. I have fewer problems if I clean the tooling and holder.

You convinced me with that sabre saw demonstration.

@garychandler4296

Жыл бұрын

I would never have tried it if I hadn't seen this video!

Very helpful! Thanks, Wayne.

That's good to know. I wished I saw your video sooner, would have saved a lot drill bits

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Better late than never lol Hopefully it will help in the future

@averagerider92

3 жыл бұрын

I burned 40 dollars in 3 drill bits in less than 10 minutes

Yep as an electrician I used to always use water or even spit when rotohammering concrete. Keeps the bits from over heating.

Great info. I have to drill through stainless, but I think I'll drill through an ice cube and leave it on the drill bit while i'm drilling. We'll see if that works.

@Boatingzen

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea, I like it. Let us know how it works for you.

Many thanks for the tips and the music!

Thanks for the stainless cutting information. Very much appreciated it.

Thank you for all the helpful advice!

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome thanks for the feedback

Thank you for this video. Very helpful.

I read the comment section, ya, we’re all here for the same reason, I got to drill through 1/4 “ chain plate on my boat, been putting it off, good video

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Good luck just take your time

I’ll tell you why I appreciate this video. It teaches you good drilling technique. In actuality you don’t need expensive drill bits although they make the job faster and are more friendly to drilling too fast. If you know what your doing cheap drill bits will drill through almost anything. I bought a set of the cheapest drill bits I could find, even cheaper than harbor freight and I still drilled through a grade 8 bolt easily just to prove a point. Now it took longer and I drilled slower than with my nicer bits but it did the job without dulling the cutting edge at all

Wow this forreal works. Doing it now and the holes are coming out so so so much faster than in my past using rapid tap. Thanks so much!!!

@Boatingzen

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it was of help for you

Ace Wayne, really helpful!

I love learning from experts...great video 😄

@Boatingzen

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Awesome trick. Thanks buddy!

Great tips. Thank you for sharing.

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome glad it was of help

Yes. I found this video useful. I drill through stainless steel pipe that is used to weld two copper pipes together. Three drill bits busted. Today, 6 November 2018, I shall bring a squirt bottle to work.

@stahinjakrackovic2087

9 ай бұрын

Amen

Thanks for making this, I’ve been trying to drill some 1.5mm thick stainless plate and had the issue of getting it too hot and ended up with a dull drill bit, gonna give this a try.

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Keep a steady flow on the bit and you should be fine. Good luck

Hey gang, your not only keeping cutters cool, your keeping the stainless cool. Heat will work harden it in a hurry. The hotter, the harder.

@Boatingzen

6 жыл бұрын

Yep keeping it all cool is key to success. Thanks for the input

You're a good man, Captain.

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks hope it helped

Great tips, thank you so much.

Thanks for the tip. Very helpful

Great job!

I reckon I am one of the few who like stainless steels especially the 300 series. It is clean the coolant doesn't get full of crap.

@prabakaranmani3434

Жыл бұрын

Pls help me too to like Stainless steel...

Thanks for the excellent tip!

@Boatingzen

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome hope it helped

great video. Thanks!

Good info! I used your “TIPS”. Worked great

@Boatingzen

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I broke 4 bits today at work and am at risk at developing a nickname. Thanks for this video.

@Boatingzen

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah we don't want that lol Hope this was helpful

@ipwee

2 жыл бұрын

Jay -broken bit- Thompson. Ya got to admit, it has a nice ring to it.

@garychandler4296

Жыл бұрын

@@ipwee "Bit Buster"!

great advice i came to youtube to learn about drilling metal and sharpening drill bits and i think ill be trying this myself in the future :)

@Boatingzen

5 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps. Thanks

Thanks for the great tips. I hate breathing in burning oil smoke...I do prefer using a drill press whenever possible. That way you have more control with a free hand.. Great video

Thank you , - straight and to the point , YOU ARE AWESOME ! , made my project go easy and cheap.

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Incredible video! Thanks

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks hope it helped you

Great video. Thanks for the info.

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Most excellent instruction. Works great!

@Boatingzen

6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks for this great idea

I drill stainless everyday. Agree with the water. Oil is actually worse than not using anything. One thing I will say. When you start drilling go with it. Don’t peck at it. Drill it. Stainless work hardens quickly. I buy the cheap drill bits and they will last a longtime if you drill it when you start drilling. If it does work harden you will have to heat it up with a torch to an orange and let it self cool before drilling it.

This one really helps my project a lot in which I have to cut a stainless-steel kitchen pepper shaker in half.

Excellent video!

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great tip

Great tip, thanks. Tried all types of bits on my very very hard s/s, and nothing worked...then tried Dewalt Extreme 2 (need to use larger than the 5mm size as these have special flat end) and worked a dream. Slow speed, medium pressure, loads of water spray, and went up in increments to be on safe side (probably over cautious). These bits make all the difference. Try them for yourself.

@Boatingzen

6 жыл бұрын

Yes good bits will help as well. Thanks for the recommendations.

Thanks for your beautifull tips 😀

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Modified yes!

Very helpful for a beginner like me.. Thanks!

The coolest part of this video is the word, "Snook" found on the bumper sticker beside you. Great sports fish.. a real fighter & OMG after they've been cleaned & de-boned you're left with steak size fish strips for preparing however you choose. Personally I've always liked 'em breaded & deep fried. Yum Yum!

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Lol noticing the little things. They are only catch and release since the red tide got so bad lately

Captain Wayne! I was hesitant to use water on my milling machine to drill some hole in stainless steel…tapmagic wasn’t hacking it. Switched to water and magic! Thank you very much for the suggestion!!!

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

It surprised when I learned this many years ago, Just be sure to dry and oil the equipment when done. Glad it helped you.

watched a 3 other how to drill SS video,didn't work for me,your advice is gold!1.6mm 304 SS sheet,around 1 minute with cheap drill bits.I used small bits first as other video suggested, didn't work,your advice of constant preasure is the key,soon as the bits start to bite,you know you are almost there.sum it up:slow,constant pressure,dip in water.

I did this with stainless steel and titanium, the water works. Made holes in both with no problems, thanks.

Wow what a good tip, thanks.

@Boatingzen

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Stop and start the drill bit with a lot of force. Pull the trigger like you would a gun. Pull the trigger and let go, pull it, then let go. The action of the starting and stopping, digs into the stainless like I have never seen before. Short coils coming off and the drill bit does not overheat. Never ever hold the trigger on with stainless steel. The bit will dull almost immediately. And yes, water is the best lubricant for drilling stainless steel.

It's hard to believe but it's logical. Nice tip. I must try ir.

Well done!

@Boatingzen

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it

Thanks for your tips

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Thank you.... Very nice video

Wonderful video. Thank you

You are correct. Worked as a machinist years ago. Stainless is low speed and high feed for sure.

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

Thank you. Im going to drill a fairly small pan. I think I will place it in a plastic tote with water.

@garychandler4296

Жыл бұрын

Now that's "cool". If submerged we won't have to spray it!

Thank you. This solves the problem I was having today.

@Boatingzen

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it could help

Thanks for the great guide I have to drill some holes in a set of stainless boxes and cannot keep the drill vertical due to the nature of the boxes. Any idea how to lubricate in such a situation? Thanks

“Cool” tip. Thank ya man.

Great man !!

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

It works! Great tip yet!

@Boatingzen

7 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you. Sometimes the simple stuff is the best. Thanks for the comment

Nice...thx for this handy tips

@Boatingzen

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help

@Boatingzen

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome thanks for the positive feedback

Great video thank you

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Very nice& effective demo...

@Boatingzen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great tip! Thanks...

@Boatingzen

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it

Thank U so much for this video ....🙏🙏🙏

top man, I know what i need now , low speed and water only

i search all over youtube you tip is best one

@Boatingzen

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad it was helpful

makes perfect sense, and best of all, it works.

@Boatingzen

7 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

thanks, very nice video

@Boatingzen

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks hope it helped

I did not know that thank you excellent video

@Boatingzen

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

great vid, thanks

@Boatingzen

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them and thanks for the positive feedback. I really need to get back to work on making more

I took a whole week to drill hollow SS pipe. I wish I could've known this before.

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Hope next time is easier after watching

@john5155

2 жыл бұрын

😂 Me to Bud...I was cussin an hollerin.. You son of a B****....this video has lowered my Bp😠 I should do the same as the Drill....SLOW DOWN👍

Thank you so much.

Great video, if you want to trial our TTP HARD cobalt drill bits and CUT-IT metal cutting paste some time let us know and we can get some sent straight out

Nice ! Thanks !

Thanks, helpful for my new exp.

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

thank you

Great tip. I'm planning on cutting a 1mm 316 steel sheet using a jigsaw. I might clamp it to a sheet of sacrifical MDF while cutting. I wonder if it would be helpful to drop a bunch of icecubes into the water, to keep the water cold until used.

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Good thought on clamping to a sub panel, not sure ice would make a big difference it is more a steady flow that counts.

I wish I could give you two thumbs up instead of just one thank you I learned something today

@Boatingzen

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

thanks a bunch!!!

Thank you Sir, it really helps

@Boatingzen

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out. Thanks for the feedback.

@AUsmanAcoustics

6 жыл бұрын

Pleasure is all mine Mr.Wayne

Very good vídeo thanks 👍👍👍

@Boatingzen

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I am a newbie, so, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Hi Wayne my name is Jim mungai I’m from Canada Pennsylvania in many years ago I worked for the Boeing company building parts for a commercial airliners anyway snow and then head to drill some titanium or cut do some Connor sink work van same theory applies lower and steady pressure even with the carbide drill bits are you had to go slower and not overheat that titanium or it will work hard in on you like right now anyway but thank you for that information I never knew about using water like that for stainless thank you again again this is a Jim mungai From Kennerdell Pennsylvania

Very useful information

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you found it helpful

Thanks You Sir for Your Tips.

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Thank you so much!

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I like how I find this AFTER I figured this out on my own through trial and error milling 304! smh 😔 Great video! 🔥🙌

@Boatingzen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks sorry you had to find late though.

I'm in the process of drilling 7/16" holes in 1/4" stainless bar. I bought the best drills Milwaukee makes, cobalt steel, which they claim last a long time. Well, today It took me an hour and a half to drill 6 holes, using a collection of bits. I used cutting oil, which just smoked. When I was done, the drill tips look burnt. I have four more holes to drill tomorrow. I will try your trick with water. Hopefully, the drills still have some life in them. There will be more to drill in the next month, so you can bet I will be using water on all of them.

@Boatingzen

4 жыл бұрын

Just start with sharp bits hope things go better for you.

@russmartin4189

4 жыл бұрын

@@Boatingzen I bought a set of 5 Chinese cobalt step bits. They cost about $25. I enlarged the holes I had drilled with them while misting with water. Worked like a charm. I'm glad you posted that video. I have told people since to do it with water. They all say to use oil on a low speed. I tried all speeds with oil. Water works best. People think what they think, even if they are wrong. That applies to everything. There is almost no point of giving people verbal advice or opinions. If they see it, then they may change, but don't bet on it. That is what I learned in 71 years on this planet. I have always kept my mind open.

A couple of things that help are using 135° point angle, and do your best to keep a chip going. If you need to stop, you will need to break through the hardened layer to start a chip again. Ive had much success using a 135° cobalt split point bit for a pilot and then going continuing on with regular hss. Ive had to go as large as 1" and 3.5 deep using this method, water works well, but coolant is better, has a high water content for heat control and still offers good lubricity.

@Boatingzen

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those comments. I recommend water as it is cheap and easy for those working on boats to use but use a water base coolant that can be recovered and recirculated is best. Had not thought of a cobalt bit as t pilot bit, good idea for larger holes. Thanks

@martyspargur5281

5 жыл бұрын

Those 135° bits are going to work best in a drill press, electric hand drills, not so well. Stepping up through the sizes with pilot drills, instead of trying to use a big one in one shot, is always smart. Example for a 1/2" hole, start with 9/64 min 13/64 max, then about a 17/64, then 21/64, then you can jump up to 1/2. Using 64ths means you are using the least used sizes, which will generally be sharper. Pilots of less than 9/64 tend to bend and break when hand drilling.

@JohnDavis-yz9nq

5 жыл бұрын

Seve Bertolone yes and when you start drilling drill it. Don’t peck at it. Stainless work hardens quickly.

Hey!!! From Cape Coral !!!