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Old 06-15-2010, 02:58 PM   #8
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Re: Drill bits

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Originally Posted by markeb01 View Post
Best results I've had drilling up to 1/4" thick steel was using the cheap step drill set from Harbor Frieght:

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece...lls-91616.html

I start with a pilot hole and use lubricant. I've been using the same set for about 3-4 years, and only recently burned up one step on one of the bits.
Thanks guys so far for the input on this! As simple as one would think about just drilling a hole into steel, I know there has to be a proper technique to it to get the best results.

I've never used step drills? Would this type of bit be sufficient to drill into a frame rail? I always thought they were more for thinner stock?
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