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At first glance, there probably doesn't seem to be much to drills. Simply install a bit, mark where you plan to drill, and drill away. However, the fact is there's a lot to consider when drilling, ...

When I was drilling through a hardened steel I went to a specialty metals shop and they recommended cobalt bits. They were also much cheaper than lows but unfortunately have since gone out of business ...

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Walter’s new chamfering drills, the Walter Titex X·treme Step 90 (above) and the Walter Titex X·treme Pilot Step 90 (below), are effective for a broad range of materials. Walter, the Wisconsin-based ...

There are three tool options to consider when drilling large-diameter holes in thick steel: twist drill bits, hole saws and annular cutters. 1. Twist drill bits. Especially in steel thicker than ¼", ...

It’s often said that you don’t need a drill bit; what you need is a hole. How you make that hole is up to you, but it’s a given that you want to make it as efficiently as possible. The drill bit, ...

If you plan on drilling into brick, concrete, or stone, you’re going to need to use a masonry drill bit. These specialty bits have strong carbide tips for boring through hard materials, and wide ...

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Carbide is one of the most important materials in concrete drilling. It’s a tough, long-lasting material that’s well-known as premium for precision drilling in concrete, hard concrete or hard ...

The secret to the Metal Demon™ Drill Bits for Mild, Hardened and Stainless Steel 's superior performance is Diablo's commitment to industry-changing design combined with Diablo's proprietary Thermal ...