Stepped Drill Bits ✅
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2018
- Here is something that you cannot live without if you use a drill or drill press!
It is called a Stepped Drill Bit -- and can easily create or widen existing holes in a wide range of sizes. Unlike a traditional bit where you are stuck with only one size.
Have you used/owned one of these? Leave a comment below with your experience & let people know if you recommend them!
Here are the links to some of the bits used in this video :
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Nice clear strong voice , no loud distracting music ! Thanks ! I have several of these in different sizes , they really come in handy !
U use them to make P and J sandwiches to ?
Great to see you are back
Absolutely! For drilling sheet metal and other thin material, they are a must have. Unlike twist bits, once the initial hole is drilled, all the subsequent steps stay centered. Also, their design means they don't grab and try to pull themselves through so there's much less chance of torquing the users wrists and hands.
It is definitely a must have for the diyer - I have used mine extencivily and it keeps on drilling. Great products. Cheers
I find your reviews more informative and fact based than about 90% of the reviews on youtube. There are others that may have more info, but yours get to the point and answer the questions most people have. Excellent job.
I have some step drills, but don't have too many opportunities to use them. But when you need one they are a real time saver. Worth the small investment.
A great demo of "Step bits" with excellent real world applications. - Well made and the quality of the Video was excellent with clear explainations of the process.... And thankfully no silly background music either! . - Thank you for your efforts.
As an industrial electrician, I wouldn't be without my step-bit. One of the most used pieces of gear.
Your the best at doing reviews!
Another great video. Missed them very helpful, welcome back
Best reviews on YT....love the channel 👍
I love step bits, even the cheapest ones are really tough. And they're great for even somewhat thick steel plate, plus for thin material they make a very round hole which twist drills can't do.
Good intro to step drill bits. Also covered the thickness of the material you are drilling into.
Use step bits all the time. Once you drill through you can hit the other side real quick and it'll deburr and put a nice professional looking chamfer on the edge of the hole. Also it makes nice round holes where sometimes regular bits might wiggle around in thinner sheet metal.
For certain repairs on aircraft (where oversizing is allowed) these little guys can come in quite handy. As usual, another great review👍🏻
I own and operate a mechanic service and step bits are a life saver at times! I love them and don't know how I went without them for as long as I did.
Just came across your channel on the Snap-On vs HF Icon torque wrench review. Your videos are very professional and to the point with tips on practical applications. Well done!
I love step bits. Very handy when working with metals while skinning race cars.
Are we going to have more frequent vid now. Will you review the new gen 3 milwaukee drills
I LOVE that step bits can chamfer the hole you're drilling without changing drill motors or bits out!
I just used mine last night to put holes near the bottom of the kitchen trash can. It lets the bag get fuller easier and pull out much easier. :)
I already have them but you sold them to me again, when I first saw them I thought they looked useless but I needed to open some holes in sheet metal with them, but since having them I have found many uses for them right down to boring a 3/4 hole through a steel boss to take a 1/2" taper tap, and it went real well.
Love step bits and just subscribed thanks
I love step bits.
Especially when installing switches or running wires through dashes of firewalls or truck boxes.
Step bits are a must have.
I discovered these when I was doing Shipalt work for the US Navy. completely agree on all your points. I have them in my toolbox in various sizes, and when you need to modify an existing hole, there is nothing better. I typically use them at least once a week.
I have both of the sizes of these and they are a perfect drill accessory. Works great!
Good recommendation! I have one and use it often. Thanks for the video!
As an electrician, step bits are an absolute MUST and were my everyday go to for drilling knockouts for most of my career, though carbide cutters have definitely taken their place for drilling knockouts due to the consistent size when drilling 20 or 30 holes of the same size at once. In my opinion, general metal fabrication is definitely where these shine!
100% agree. I have several and use them all the time.
Good video! I'm a plumber and I use my step drill bits to remove the burr on the inside of my copper pipes after cutting them with a pipe cutter.
A best for any work shop...my brother had one almost 40+ years ago...he was an electrician... perfect for breaker box
Yes for breaker and electrical boxes in general these are great
Since you never know the exact size you'll need and you wont have to constantly change bits
These are great for electrical work. you can quickly add "knock outs" to any electrical panel.
Used these for years. Good tool!
Nice job on the video!!! I use step bits quite a bit... I like that I can chamfer the hole a bit with light pressure and a slow speed after I have the diameter I need in the material I’m drilling... kind of a built in deburring function!! If you don’t have them, you need to get them!!
I love your videos bro ! Thanks
I like step bits. They help out greatly.
Step bits save me a ton of money!
A Must Have Tool as you say. Most useful. After 1/2 inch that's as far as we can normally go for the person without lathes and other high value equipment.
Awesome video Real Tools.
Def going to have to add step bits to my toolbox 👍😁
i was always using basic drill bits, then i switched over to that bit, its been dam useful for so many things. wood, plastic and steel.👍🤘
I install plenty of light switches in interiors and people in the shop used to use Dremel bits, often coming out inconsistent in shape and size. It sometimes ruined the dashboard. When I bought a step bit, I could start small and keep moving up to make a big enough hole. Such a huge change.
Uni-bits are freaking awesome. I love mine. Personal favorite is the Greenlee, just cause of that double cutting edge just seems to help so much with cutting speed and tool life.
Man your videos are the best, I'm a novice diy and your channel helps me a lot thank you!
I've used step drill bits before, and they really come in handy. But I've found that spiral flute step drill bits work best.
We need more vids! Love your reviews, big or small..
Glad to see another great video from you. I hope you will have more on the way. I've never used step bits before but after the video I will give them a try.
My favorite reviewer miss you out here lately but still checking in
Step drill bits are super handy
This bits are a well thought out tool.
I got lots of help in my Project. Thank you very much. 🤝👍
Shop looks good! Step bits are time savers.
I have used step-bits hundreds of times ( if not thousands ) and have still only used up one ( still works but very dull ) and about halfway through the life of the second one. The bits were Milwaukee brand. Yes, I think it is a must-have tool to have. I do like single size bits for heavy duty work but the step-bit make for a great all around. 'grab and go' bit
Amazing tool used many times must have for every handyman
Step bit - To expand an existing hole. Got it!
These are great for sheet metals, and leave a very clean factory like edge, unlike a regular bit.
Always very useful information. Great work.
I own a set like your about 2 years. Works pretty good.
I have used step bits for years. Sometimes I'm to lazy to look for the right size bit. Sometimes I don't have one. So this always works... Like you say as long as its not to thick of a material.
Used then before. Made aircraft maintenance a whole lot easier
I love my step bits I got a 3 size pack from harbor freight and they have never let me down I also have some from dewalt a d Milwaukee
These are a must have for thin sheet metal or plastic in a truck dash. They are good for thicker metal and any time you need to enlarge an existing hole. I have 5 different ones in my box.
I'm a trash truck mechanic.
Thank you. Haven't used them. But now I will. I agree with another poster, good strong voice, no BS music except the intro which was great. I'm new to your channel but have already subscribed.
Must have in any shop. I keep a set in my travel tool kit as well.
I'd like to see you do a review of the different brands, different metal/coating types & harbor freight vs. name brand on the step bits, please. You provide great, in my humble opinion, professional reviews for pro's and laymen alike. Thanks for your hard work, dedication and time. It's MUCH appreciated!
Waw... this a very useful tool to easy our day to day diy works. Thanks so much. Keep going
I agree 100%. I have them in every job box. Be aware of the price: some brands charge a FORTUNE for these things! But, for me, the Harbor Freight ones i keep in my Makita box have logged 1000's of holes in plastic and metal, and they still cut great. I always use cutting oil on metal and rotate between two bits when doing a lot of holes, so they stay cool (i think overheating quickest killer of most bits). When it comes to thicker parts, the step drill will get you to 1/16 undersize, then finish with regular bit (if stepping through the material is the preferred attack). Cheers.
hightttech .....agree...the Greenlee is near $100
I use these almost every day when mounting electrical panels, boxes, and disconnects. Super handy for making knockouts. It would be really helpful if you did a review of different brands, such as Irwin’s cobalt unibits vs. Klein’s unibits
Used then for years and love them
You are the best tool reviewer man. Keep it up... Please more Ridgid stuff. Their lifetime warranty is just too good to beat.
Regardless, I would've never thought about buying one of these. Now, I can to get an entire set. Thanks!
Those bits are really great 👍🏻 I didn’t realize you can start a new hole with them
I definitely recommend these bits, they are quite handy. They will last much longer if you drill at low speed settings.
Definitely gotta get some of these. Saw them at HF the other day. Have to give them a try.
They are okay for thin metal but where step bits really shine is when drilling soft and hard plastic and other materials that can break easily. A conventional bit can grab and break the material but these will go through very smooth and give a perfect hole.
I took a chance at putting some 1" holes in 6" acrylic clear pipe using them, and was surprised they made a relatively smooth hole without shattering them. This stuff is pretty fragile.
been using them for years great when you need them
So glad to see you making videos again! When are you going to start doing more reviews on 1/2 impacts?? I'm dieing to see some vids.
very good review
A must have for installing control systems in vehicles or equipment. I install autosteer systems in farm equipment and it saves me time.
Have a set and have used them quite a bit.
Love this tool I use them I install aftermarket truck parts and it saves me every time use it to put cameras in that beds switch’s on dash u name it it does it
Step bits are great for all materials makes it easy to make small holes bigger.
I've always used hand reamers don't use them much, but a step drill looks like a worthy purchase
Great video
They are a must have for drilling thin or sheet metal as a normal twist drill catches and can deform the metal being drilled.
Like you said, occasionally it may not be ideal but overall there is no downside to have one in the tool box just like the magnetizer you reviewed, I bought two and use them often now that I have them.
The right tools make almost every project easier and better done because of them. As they say work smarter not harder.
Great tool to have on the truck when on the road. Spend the money and get a good one...
Great and incisive video
I purchased mine at harbor freight. Best 13 bucks a ever spent. Great on thin metal.
They work great. Quick and easy. T
I purchased a set from Harbor Freight years ago. I have not used them a lot, but I have used them when I remember to. They are kind of like a basin wrench. Sometimes when you come across an issue, there's no other tool that will do the job.
They have proven very useful to me. 👍
Great video!
1 thing to note with step drills, if you need to drill thru plexiglass, or any type of brittle plastic like that, step drill's are the only off the shelf way to do it without cracking it. Before they came out and became prevalent, what Aircraft mechanics like myself used to do, was buy a set of cheap drill bots, cut the tips off, and resharpen them with a flat end instead of a point. (if you had to drill plexi regularly) Those worked, steppers work better.
Cheers!
Thank you for doing these review!!! Can you do one about some more automotive tools?
Funny enough, when I had to replace the u bolts on my Dodge, I had to do the same thing lol
Step bits are great, along with a die grinder and a set of burr bits
Milwaukee makes really good step bits. Really fast and aggressive bite. Our shop only uses Milwaukee step bits. They did come out with new shockwave bits but those are a bit pricer.
These bits have been around for decades and I always thought of them as a gimmick, maybe useful for sheet metal. That all changed yesterday! I was walking into the bank and there was an Otis Elevator tech guy working. He had a 7 foot chunk of 8" wide structural channel iron up on saw horses and was drilling 3 holes at one end. I saw pilot holes laid out and drilled through the approximate 5/16 thickness. With phone to ear in one hand he enlarged those pilot holes to about 1/2" by plunging through with a step bit in a cordless drill in the other hand. No cutting oil, no smoke, no grabbing, just chips falling and he was talking on phone all the while. Less than a minute for all 3 holes. When I came back out a couple minutes later the holes were opened up to about 7/8" and he was still on his phone! I'm buying today!
Nice Truck.
Use them all the time in hvac
I own many of them and there great
I bought a set from harbor freight, and I love them