Anybody here sharpen them?
I have several that have one hole size that is dull.
They are Irwins or Vikings.
I have several that have one hole size that is dull.
They are Irwins or Vikings.
Step Drill Bits
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Wile E Coyote
Out in the streets, they call it murder!
For the money that a decent one costs, I'm interested in this answer as well if it's a simple fix.
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I'm hoping Junk posts up or one of the other machinest and says that they can.
I don't use them.... greatly prefer individual drills. I also wouldn't call myself a machinist nor even an imposter, just someone that likes to make a mess here and there.
With any luck zebrabeefj40 or cruiserhead will post up for you.
For what they don't cost at HF, I just replace them. You can get a 3-pack for $9 and they last pretty damn long.
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Not Irwins or Vikings. I have been the HF route it costs me more than Iwins or Viking's do.
splitshot
Head cook, Bottle washer, and Peace keeper.
I have a bunch of dull ones also. If you using them for electical work, might want to do what I did and purchase a set of Greenlee knock out dies.
the hydraulic unit is soooo much nicer
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Are those strong enough to drill holes in spring perch plates 5/16 steel?
splitshot
Head cook, Bottle washer, and Peace keeper.
Not the set I have, I don't use them on anything much over 1/16".
Not likely. The hydraulic unit has the force, but I don't know if the die would hold up. I've used them on 3/16 stainless and that was pushing it. They're really designed for light/med sheet steel.
I don't think so, we use ours for putting holes in electrical boxes, works great for that.
Really? I broke an Irwin the second day I used it and was out $50
Have only broken one HF step bit and I dropped the drill it was in and I'm pretty sure it landed on the bit, so that probably had something to do with it.
I guess your mileage does vary
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I don't break them. I dull them.
Really? I broke an Irwin the second day I used it and was out $50
Have only broken one HF step bit and I dropped the drill it was in and I'm pretty sure it landed on the bit, so that probably had something to do with it.
I guess your mileage does vary
I don't break them. I dull them.
I guess I don't drill enough holes 'cause I haven't dulled one yet. I tend to lose them before they get dull
There's your solution. Start losing them like you do your 12mm sockets(perhaps put them on the mouse trap and then set it off
) and then you'll constantly have sharp ones. 