Finally a video I was looking for with good detail and explains why we pilot hole. Thank you.

Hey just wanted to say your original video helped me out a lot as a green electrician. Glad to see you've decided to make an update!

I drilled three half inch holes in a quarter of an inch thick slab of metal using a step drill bit after drilling a pilot hole with about three small drill bits. Initially I began with a tiny drill bit and progressively used bigger and bigger drill bits but eventually one of the drill bits was getting stuck somewhere in between because I was missing a size and couldn’t jump to the next size drill bit. That’s when I went out and bought a half inch step drill bit and completed drilling the first hole. The other two remaining holes I simply made a pilot hole and then switched to the step drill bit and it was like butter all the way through. A step drill bit doesn’t get stuck and the holes are cleaner. A step drill bit is much quicker than switching from bit to bit until you reach the hole size you intend. With a step drill bit you simply initially use a 1/8th drill bit to make the pilot hole and then switch to the step drill bit which has all the drill bit sizes from 1/8th of an inch all the way up to 1/2 inch in ONE DRILL BIT. That’s why it’s called a step drill bit. It’s MUCH MUCH faster. I did all of this using a DeWalt hand drill because I don’t own a drill press machine.

That's the exact video I was looking for. Thanks!

That equipment is so nice. Great video too.

Nice I’ve been struggling drilling these 1/4 plates with the big ole 3/4 bits. This definitely helped me out.

@SmokerBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help buddy! That is what we hope to do with these videos! 😃

TTP CUT-IT paste is great. We have been using it for 3 years on our Stainless Steel TIG welded aircraft (gyroplane) frames. Their drill bits have Cobalt with a nice extraction flute and 135 degree tips but the best drill bits for hard to drill metals like 304 Stainless will be Carbide with Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) coating on them with 135 degree point angle. Those are expensive as heck. Like $200 for a half inch drill bit. More than your run of the mill drill/driver. A center punch is always a good idea. Drill slow and smart. Good video. A word of caution these Cobalt infused drill bits are not meant to be used on High Carbon Steel or heat treated Steel. That would be the wrong application and they will break.

This was great. I spent HOURS drilling holes this weekend and still have several left to do next weekend. Thanks again!

@SmokerBuilder

5 ай бұрын

No problem!!!

Thank you for the information 🙏

Really helpful, I've always wondering how to prevent my bit from walking, thanks!

I knew those drill bits and cutting paste are good, but in the hands of an expert like Frank they are fantastic. Very well done on a superb video, excellent in both production and the way information was given.

@SmokerBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! That means more than you know. 😊🍻

Thank you very much and you help me for my basic exam from this video

Helped a lot thank you so God dam much!!!

Muchas gracias por tu vídeo. Eres un gran maestro. Thanks you.

@SmokerBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much buddy! I love making the videos and glad to help!🥩🍻

Very helpful

How long did it take from start to finish, drill press and hand drill? I'm working with 1/4" plate now. Thanks!

Nice video. What speed is best?

What are the best bits to buy for cutting holes in hardened steel on front loader bucket

helpful video

Very informative video ever 🙏

@SmokerBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We try to do our best for our customers!

I have a 1 1/2 drill bit with reduced shank..and drill press i tried 2 smaller holes.but not all way through like u did thn took the 1/ 1/2. Bit n it's taking forever .its looks like it's shaving and not cutting.idk what to do anymore

Thanks for the technique and info. I'm a completely new to this and was looking to buy a drill. Will be drilling into metals and cutting them. I noticed there are attachments to make drills into like an angle grinder but wasn't sure if maybe just buying an angle grinder would be best. But yeah just wanted to ask if there's a drill and or grinder you might be willing to recommend? I'm hoping to pay under $200 for any one tool and from my research so far a brushless motor and it being cordless seems ideal. Also seen some rotary tools which could be ideal for more smaller cuts but again just not sure what to buy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Again thanks for the video.

@SmokerBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy! We do not recommend combination type tools. My first choic for grinders is always Metabo brand. If it’s just for hobby work then harbor freight grinders and drills are fine. Just get the warranty offer, that way they will replace it if it breaks. They are not the highest quality tools but they do work pretty decent and the price is right. Always Always use a guard when using a sliver or cut off wheel. It’s not a question of if it will break. It is more like WHEN it will break. Brushless is a good option on any cordless tool.

@bitwbitb

3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokerBuilder thanks so much for the response. Okay definitely I was watching a video from another youtube channel called the Q and the engineer there was using a metabo grinder, so great I'll get one of those and make sure it has a guard as well. Didn't know about the warranty option for tools thanks so much.

@nilsfrahm1323

2 жыл бұрын

Angle grinder is very dangerous tool. Use guard, get one with speed selector and try to get a power chord with pedal. If you get injured,e.g. by falling down, pedal will stop power and grinder will stop. Otherwise it could hurt you more, like cut you leg. Speed selector is important, lower speed decreases disc energy, it will be less likely to break and last longer. Dont apply much force on disc when cutting, it will break, its a mistake many people make. If you use grinder for polishing or with steel brush, use low speed like 3000rpm, not 11000max speed. Use thick clothes and safety glasses, gloves, steel pieces may fly around and can enter through your clothes.

@bitwbitb

2 жыл бұрын

@@nilsfrahm1323 thanks for this feedback. Always gotta stay safe to build another day. I didn't know of this option do all brands have these or any specific one you'd recommend?

Thanks for.rhe video. None of the links work.

If it wasn’t for the dip would you be using lube?

@robwells5753

3 жыл бұрын

Motor oil works as well.it draws the heat away just like it does in an engine

Don’t know what is wrong with mine. Is it the drill or the bit. All it did was a small dent

Most box stores only sell cheap or middle grade drill bits. The best drill bits at Menards are just OK.

@SmokerBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy!

That's a sexy smoker in the background. Lol

@SmokerBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is! One of the sexiest for sure!🔥

Just drill the hole

1/4" plate is thick metal? Seriously?

@SmokerBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

For some people it is the thickest they have tried to drill.

@kevinwithrow

10 ай бұрын

I have a 2.3 in block I've been working on drilling through

@datingsas

8 ай бұрын

@@kevinwithrow I did 1 inch thick recently with a hole saw and drilling oil . 7/8 hole

@TechieTard

3 ай бұрын

@@datingsas I had to cut a stainless steel rod into 1 1/2 inches and put a 1/2 hole all the way through it, followed by a 5/8 plate same..1/2 hole through it. I thought that was tick metal...

Thank you for the information 🙏