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Author:  FerdinandII [ October 4th, 2021, 2:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Step Drill Performance Test

Many of us use step drills for making tube socket holes in amplifier chassis.
If you have struggled with the performance of step bits, it might be worthwhile to buy a better one.
Which one, you ask?

Best Step Drill Bit? Let's find out! DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch, Irwin, Diablo, Makita, Bauer, TEMO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbMQul6_Bc

BTW, you know what I love about this guy? He talks fast.....

Author:  Stuart Polansky [ October 4th, 2021, 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

Project Farm is a great source for actual real-world testing of all sorts of tools and hardware. Love it.

and "We're gonna test that"!

Author:  ratbagp [ October 4th, 2021, 5:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

That video was really good. A fast and efficient video.

ray

Author:  Pelliott321 [ October 4th, 2021, 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

I like those vids also
I been using the HF step drill for quite awhile
It was the only thing that would drill. 1/2 inch hole in a stainless steel chassis I had

Author:  SoundMods [ October 6th, 2021, 6:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

For doing DIY tube amps using step drills is a very tedious crude way to go about it. Chassis punches get the job cleanly and with little effort or mess.

https://www.zoro.com/milwaukee-milwauke ... /G6191762/

Author:  tomp [ October 6th, 2021, 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

I have been using Greenlee punches for years and love them.

Tom

Author:  Roscoe Primrose [ October 6th, 2021, 7:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

tomp wrote:
I have been using Greenlee punches for years and love them.

Tom


Me too....

Roscoe

Author:  FerdinandII [ October 6th, 2021, 8:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

....and this was done with a hammer and chisel. What's your point?

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Author:  DaveR [ October 6th, 2021, 9:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

FerdinandII wrote:
....and this was done with a hammer and chisel. What's your point?

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And an incredible amount of patience and skill.

Author:  radiorich [ November 8th, 2021, 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Step Drill Performance Test

Hello FerdinandII,
I watch him from time to time and this was a great review I too have a few in my tool set my favorite is my Klein brand I use my GreenLee hole punches a lot too .
Sincerely Rich

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