Introduction to Step Drills…
Step Drills make drilling thru sheet metal and other materials like plastics a breeze… Brands like Unibit have been around for years and work fantastic!
Step Drills make drilling thru sheet metal and other materials like plastics a breeze… Brands like Unibit have been around for years and work fantastic!
What is the maximum drill rotation speed for using a step drill bit?
Thanks.
you almost had me at the start holding the metal, I was about to scream at the screen.
I love the way you explain in the tutorial! I can watch this all day
I was about to say, that does not look like a good idea… LOL, nice instruction of one very important thing NOT to do.
Thanks for the info 👍
That last piece of plastic was annoying the fuck out of me till he finally came around and took it down
what are u doing step-drill
Well done! I had to laugh though: I was was watching with my wife and at the beginning I said out loud “Oh no! You need to clamp down that sheet of tin!!!” Lol
You are a smart guy. Good info.
I’ve had good luck with Lenox brand step bits. Still have 3 different sizes of Uni-Bit before irwin bought them out years ago.
1:10 I still wouldnt try that. Ive had too many instances where drills start causing clamped down material to come loose
Having never used one of these I found this an excellent tutorial…….and I really thought you were going to hold that metal at the start!
Great information, thank you.
Sprue, haven’t heard anybody say that in awhile. Casting/mold terminology.
Thanks for this video! saw that one of your fingers is bleeding!
There are non graduated unibits so you can finesse whatever size hole you need
Nice holes
This is very helpful! Thank you!
Thanks for the link from your GreenLee Punch Set video.
Can I use cone drill to extand hole on my basin in bathroom
im about to order some step bits. But they’re incremented 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. will one of those do for an m5? The ‘6’ possibly?
🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵 Pretty neat. Thanks,
Would this be good to hollow out a log? I wanted to make a planter.
Thanks. Enjoyed and learned ! Thanks
Will these work with a cordless drill, or do you need a drill press?
Not gonna lie ya got me in the first half
I’m sorry about not muting the loud audio on this video, I was just learning about making video back then! =)
Are these any good with wood?
I just started using some Step Bits to drill component mounting holes into a plastic electronics project box. Came here to get some tips before I try drilling into the sides of the plastic enclosure box. I need to get my techniques perfected as I plan to build more Arduino & Raspberry Pi projects in the future and I’ll need to enclose them for everyday, heavy duty use.
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Thank you learned something new never used them now I know what they are used for.
Great video. Very helpful! I need to drill 1/4" holes into 20 gauge sheet copper. This seems to be the solution. What I read is that the speed of the drill press matters. I don’t believe you mentioned your speed. What do you recommend for 20 gauge copper? Or is that not really a factor? Also, do you recommend any oil or lubricant of any kind with 20 gauge copper? Thank you again.
If I need a hole between 2 steps ….can I just stop the drilling early?
Geez… I’ve been drilling incorrectly!!!
Is that a New York accent I hear? (I’d say definitely East cost?) 🙂
Good tutorial.
Thanks for that.
Just curious why don’t you use a protective gloves and goggles?
Yep, had me at the start. I thought he was going for it. Figured there would be blood
Thanks for this video! Now I know what a step drill bit is and how to use it.
If you are going to clamp it then you could use a regular bit. You argued to use it because it would spin if not clamped – then you clamped it
Yes, I was waiting with baited breath for him to drill that thin piece of metal. It is YouTube, you know. And then he says no of course he won’t do that…lol. Great joke.
I’d like to see that clamp
Can you use these step drills by hand
Awesome thanks.
with the plastic, you are obviously limited to the size based on the thickness, unless you use a smaller bit. Acrylic can be drilled with conventional bits, but work best with a different angle (not 60, maybe 90, or by grinding the tip a bit)
I had to sign in and say Great Job on this Video. Very clear and understandable.
Can I use them on basin to extend the hole
for you who have the habit of drilling MDF or who need perfection in the holes, whether with a chain saw or other holes, always make a sandwich with the piece and then make the hole.
I was wondering about these step drill bits. Thanks!
Big ‘ I’m walking here’ energy