Drilling Through Structural Steel With New & Old Drill Bits | Fasteners 101
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Using a power drill and drill bits can require different techniques and drilling methods depending on what you are drilling into. In this video, we demonstrate how to drill a hole in steel while also demonstrating how to use a drill and the difference in cutting abilities between an old drill bit and a new one.
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Wow, I just burnt threw a whole set of bit making a couple holes spinning at way to high of a rpm. Wish I had the knowledge before hand. Good Info here!
To summarize, use a hole punch, oil for the bit, slow and steady with occasional fast and consider replacing with new bits after just a few dozen holes.
Great summary.
Great advice and a great help to know about altering back and forth between RPM. Thank You for posting and I ordered a 12 pack of the Norseman Bits for 1/4".
You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback.
Good stuff to know. I am going to drill some holes into some square steel tubing and even thought it should be easy this makes me more confident since I was already thinking I would have to crank it to high speed.
Good luck!
this was so helpful -- thank you for sharing!
You're Welcome! Thanks for the feedback!
After one cheap automatic punch stopped working and another fell apart in my pocket I spent 30 bucks on a Sun Flag one from Japan. It was a lot for a punch but I have used it god knows how many times now on some big projects and it's a beauty and a joy.
you sir helped me a lot . i always thought high RPM is the way to go.
Great help!! Will try this when drilling through ultra high strength
Very helpful video - thank you. If you have a half inch hole in cast steel that needs to be opened up to 16mm, how would you do that please?
Thank you for your video! I'm installing a chin up bar into my bathroom doorframe: 1.5mm metal layer with solid timber behind it. Just using masonry drill bits and I'm only 2 holes in, with each hole taking me over 10 minutes. I'm unable to drill the 3rd hole so I assume my drill bit has now worn out. Thanks for introducing me to the concept of push punch and also varying the RPMs. Will try again after a trip to the hardware store
Good luck! Thank you for your feedback.
can you drill through metal using masonry bits?
@@maxflaviohs Yes, but it's kind of like using square wheels on a wagon as he probably figured out.
Wow I didn’t even know about the punch tool you were using. Glad I watch this video.
Glad we could show you. Thank you for your feedback.
Why are the flat sided bits not recommended for drill presses? How much pressure are you using to drill those holes?
Is this possible with a 9.6v drill? I’m trying to drill 2mm steel mending plate. Oil, HSS step bit and cobalt bit of final hole diameter have both only made a 2mm divot. If I push any harder the motor is going to buckle.
How many times did u blow on the phone screen to get the debrie out of the drilled hole lol
Me to tend to use variable speed while drilling. Don't know if I'm imagine, but seems to me that for some reason works best.
Whatever works for you! Thank you for your feedback.
How thick is your steel? Looked like 1/8"? What thickness of steel would you suggest using a drill press (or having someone do it for you with a drill press?)
Great tips
thank you
Realy good video,recommended strongly 👍🏻👍🏻
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I was trying to drill a hole in a structural header. It is stucco with metal under it. Took 20 minutes of drilling with a new bit.
What was I doing wrong?
Hard to say based on that description. Was ample pressure applied to the bit? Were you using lubricant? What kind of steel was it and how thick were you drilling through? What kind of drill bits were you using? What kind of drill?
what brand were these bits. I am trying to drill a 1/8 into a shaft which will be my pre-drill hole then follow up wth a 5/32. Then put a compression pin into that hole that will act as a shear pin... Can't seem to get the 1/8 hole to work. Some say use oil, another video sad use water. Basically reduce the heat...
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Vary helpful, thanks alor.
I'm using a step bit to make the hole in my car firewall bigger and all it does it's stop moving while in the hole why is that
Norseman CTD high speed steel drill bit flashes in the video
Should I adjust my speeds on the spinner or just keep it on drill mode and switch the top switch to low?
Low speed
I think by spinner you mean the clutch? That doesn't affect speed, just peak torque (to prevent overdriving fasteners). Set the speed switch to 1 and throttle the trigger to keep the speed low.
can you use regular drill bits that came stock with the drill or is there a type of aftermarket drill bit that one should purchase for steel drilling?
I have the best luck with titanium bits. Go slow with pressure and keep it oiled. Stop and apply more oil when you see it burning up and the bits will last a long time. You'll find the oil is way cheaper than buying new bits.
How many holes can you drill like that with one drill bit
Drill bit lifespans are really difficult to determine. It depends on several factors including if the bit is being used correctly, the size of the bit, the material being drilled into, proper lubrication and the tool being used. The drill bit used in this video is from Norseman, who in our experience makes the best quality drill bit so it will last longer than a more cheaply made bit. Some best practices to get the most of your bits include proper lubrication, only using the bit for the material that it was designed for, and being careful not to hit any material behind the hole that you are drilling (like concrete behind the steel).
My wife was listening and said "so the new one was a BIT better?" 😄
So lubricant before penetration? Roger that
can I use motor oil as lubricant ?. may be synthetic one.
It can be used that way, but we don't recommend it as motor oil wasn't made for that and won't perform as well as drill bit lubricant.
I would sharpen that still, a well sharpened one can cut better than a factory sharpened one
Thank you for your feedback.
Is it a specialised bit or a masonry or wood bit?
Jobber bit
what the name of the drill bit set
Would wax lubricant work as well?
Sure, as long as it's a wax lubricant meant for assisting in drilling.
special drill bit needed for steel ?
You can find the drill bits used in this video at the top of the page here: www.albanycountyfasteners.com/Drill-Bits-s/1126.htm
Our Norseman Magnum and Cryogenic drill bits are rated for cutting through steel.
What is the lubricant? Can I use engine oil?
Drilling lubricant. You can use thin engine oil.
don't wipe drilled hole with finger to remove swarf!
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what kind of bit dude
What brand Dewalt are you using?
We used the Dewalt 20V MAX XR Compact Drill/Driver (DCD791) which came in a set that you can find here: amzn.to/2JRAKvD
What is that hole punhcer tool?
Hole punch
Once you actually learn how to drill a hole, you will learn how to predict the end of the operation so you don't smash the motor through and ruin the concentricity.
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I looked through all the information but I could not find a link to the push punch, does Norseman carry these?
It's called an automatic center punch. The one in the video looked like the tool from Harbor Freight. Good luck.
He's all like. Here is a special drill bit lubricant. Meanwhile I'm over here asking the screen. "What's wrong with using WD40 playboy.
WD40 is not a drilling lubricant. It's intended for water displacement. That's not to say it can't be used, but we wouldn't recommend it. The drill bit lubricant is designed for this purpose and will work better than WD40 when drilling steel.
I've used WD40 and 3-in-1 oil many times without issue and my bits lasted a long time but I normally use cutting oil from the local hardware store. Anything is better than nothing.
Can you use wd40 or bike lube as the lube for the bit?
3:00 YOUR WRONG TOO. YOU GO SLOW ALL THE TIME BECAUSE AS SOON AS YOU GO FAST YOU BURN OFF THE TIP
What brand drill bit is it
We use Norseman-Viking Brand Drill Bits in this video.
Yes, if sharpened properly.
I got the crappie hobo freight punch here. Get a dam starlet stop buying cheap.
One word: cobalt.
Edit: Well incase anyone is wondering, i simply lightly pressed the trigger on my hammer drill and managed to drill through 1/8" metal and then a 16 gauge aluminum sheet underneath it, it drilled with no problem.
I have a corded hammer drill, and once you press that trigger, whatever speed is set to, thats what you have to deal with. That being said, will i have to gently press the trigger to control the speed?
Typically to control the speed of a Hammer Drill you just have to be lighter on the trigger, as you said. However, some hammer drills don't have variable speed, only set speeds. We would recommend double checking the documentation on your hammer drill to see if it has variable speed functionality.
@@AlbanyCountyFasteners
Thanks!
He was drilling "structural steel" which has higher carbon content than regular "mild steel". Structural steel is stronger and springy. Examples are steel fencing "T-posts" and bed frame angle iron.
your fast and slow is actually slow and slower ...
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Looks like a cobalt bit. Must be. FFS google and youtube JFC...
Laughable-
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Hey, no problem!