+1 on the step bit. If you think you will drill more than this one hole, make the investment in a uni/step bit. I use step bits for alot of projects, great tool to have.
+1. A cordless drill is pretty much a "screw gun". They are not very effective at drilling any decent gauge of steel/iron/etc.
Even using a Unibit not a "el Cheapo" brand X will instantly
break their cutting edge when drilling stainless. QUOTE]
Perhaps. I have drilled 5 holes in various kegs, all with the same unitbit. The last hole cut as well as the first. I did/do take extra care not to drill at too high of a speed, and I do use lubrication. Those two steps may have prolonged the life of my bit.
mine is just a little 7.2v black and decker boo.
+1. A cordless drill is pretty much a "screw gun". They are not very effective at drilling any decent gauge of steel/iron/etc.
+1. A cordless drill is pretty much a "screw gun". They are not very effective at drilling any decent gauge of steel/iron/etc.
You people and your Unibits. I don't get it. Never have and never will. They have their purpose, for sure, but if you want to drill, say a 1 1/8" hole, then you have to go through all the steps to get to that size with your unibit. That's like drilling five holes to make one. No wonder your batteries don't last. A Unibit certainly has its purpose-to make an existing hole bigger, not to start from scratch.
And to say that a holesaw won't work on steel is ludicrous. I do it every day.
You people and your Unibits. I don't get it. Never have and never will. They have their purpose, for sure, but if you want to drill, say a 1 1/8" hole, then you have to go through all the steps to get to that size with your unibit. That's like drilling five holes to make one. No wonder your batteries don't last. A Unibit certainly has its purpose-to make an existing hole bigger, not to start from scratch.
And to say that a holesaw won't work on steel is ludicrous. I do it every day.
Maybe it's just the cider talking, but Does my drill suck?
Ideally it rotates, sucking is for vacuums and girlfriends.
Personally I have come to that age in life where I realize I have spent a whole lot of money on crappy tools that don't last very long.
I miss the days when tools would last a lifetime if taken care of.
Only NiCad batteries have a charge memory and need to be discharged. I know the packs in my Dewalt XRP are NiMH and don't need to be run to full discharge.
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