I love a video that hits the nail on the head. Your video is relevant and quick to explain concisely, the issues of drill bit type, lubrication needed, rpms of drill needed and the concept of the 1/8" pilot allowing the larger bit to penetrate better...Good job.
@UnsanctionedFabrication
8 жыл бұрын
+H Conrad Jackson, Thanks for watching!
@kelwinkwel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot boss!!
@kayzium67
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you from the UK, i am woman that loves diy and turn my hand to anything, but it makes a change to see and hear that things CAN get done with basic tools, I diy because i am not made of money, so if i can fix, make or revamp something i will. :)
@abubakraltaweel2391
6 жыл бұрын
Michaela Callen well said
@mjbwj
6 жыл бұрын
Been trying to drill through a stainless steel sink. Your method did the trick. Wish more KZitemrs would give useful advice , rather than clog the web with repetitive garbage. Cheers!
@howardchambers3163
5 жыл бұрын
Broke three drill bits today, then saw this. Thank you! Finished my project in no time thanks to you. I’m in the UK.
@thespaceman5393
8 жыл бұрын
Drilling sheets of stainless i melted many nice drill bits. Drill a hole, bit gets dull, push harder, faster, bit melts. No time to cool off the bit. I got fed up with melting the bits then discovered that a concrete bit with that carbon tip will blow through stainless like a torch. It heats the steel yellow hot and melts through at a high speed without damaging the bit. Those concrete bits can take extreme temperatures. Give it a try.
@shaheedahmed5172
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. The workshop guys said it is a NASA technology asked me huge amount to drill ss flatbar of 3mm.
@SkyKing101010
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks bunches. This quick little video taught me more than 3 guys at work that have phd's. It's so Simple, keep it cool.
@FlopShotsForDays
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, great tip man. Drilled the hole for my knife in about a minute! Patience is key. Thanks!
@Gottenhimfella
8 жыл бұрын
When dipping a drill bit to cool it, it don't wait until it changes colour. Dip it frequently or the thermal shock will cause micro-cracking or embrittlement, and it will fail prematurely. Think of dipping as a way to KEEP it cool, not to MAKE it cool.
@deanbowles5808
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video! I was about to go buy a cobalt drill bit for my project but, after I saw your tutorial, I tried my Milwaukee black oxide bit with a cup of water and it worked great
@nicmic5551
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. It made it easy for me to start fixing my stainless steel fastening.
@JoeyKnifeInnovations
2 ай бұрын
Very simple advices that work.
@markmumo8434
9 жыл бұрын
YOU NEED TO BE ON TV. SIR. GREAT PERSONALITY. You sound like my uncle Vinny! ha! Good job.
@SecondLittlePig
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good information when you aren't sure where to start. Now I'm not worried about messing things up.
@wei-hsiunghuang7381
8 жыл бұрын
Very useful tip. I wanted to drill 2 2mm holes on a stainless steel pipe. Without cooling the bit, I only managed to make a dent on the pipe and damaged the bit. After getting a new drill bit and cooling the bit as instructed, I managed to get a hole done in less than 2 minute (drill -> cool -> drill -> cool).. Thanks a lot for the tip..
@go7awarsha998
5 жыл бұрын
I think drilling a 2mm hole is truly a very difficult job even in plain steel, not to mention SS, which is several times as hard!! Congratulations you manage to get through.
@angellab-c1690
9 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
@magpie7970
2 жыл бұрын
gave me the confidence to drill metal, how cool is that!
@aeonjoey3d
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I need to drill 3.5mm holes to mount a bunch of frames in rectangular stainless steel tubing for retail, i was pulling my hair out bc i know nothing about metal only wood and plastic. This is saving my ass, thank you sincerely.
@PhillGood4000
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Your video was greatly helpful. I never thought it would take me a full hour to drill 2 tiny holes in our sandwich prep table.
@TheMagicalJake
7 жыл бұрын
This video is a life saver, was about to give up, thanks!
@massivemike310
10 жыл бұрын
Good tip. I add dish soap to my water, cools & reduces friction.
@mrs7872
4 жыл бұрын
Geesh...took me FOREVER to find YOU!! All I wanted to know in one video--thank you SO much. I'm the handy-person in our house. Hubby is for moral support. :D
@seventhwitch5222
8 жыл бұрын
simple yet genius ....thank you
@nzlatimer
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video advice I was struggling to drill some stainless and had already ruined 2 drill bits by overheating, drilled the pilot holes, cooled with water, drilled full sized holes, project completed thanks to you!
@sek4110
6 жыл бұрын
I am installing a reverse osmosis unit which required a 3/8 hole through the stainless sink for the faucet. I could not make a dent in it. Followed your instruction and in several minutes I had a 3/8. You must be patient though. Thank You! I would have had to call a plumber.
@samanthabayley2194
7 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is AMAZING! I bought my first drill yesterday and was drilling stainless steel tonight! :D
@cerberus333dog
9 жыл бұрын
I will be drilling some stainless flasks for a casting project and this was useful information. many thanks!
@tonyy5482
6 жыл бұрын
Very clear, no BS. Thank you.
@johndavis6982
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thank you.
@sonnynguyen8012
2 жыл бұрын
Useful video. Thank you.
@TheJoyofPrecision
8 жыл бұрын
Just thought I'd mention, if you make sure to use HSS (high speed steel) drill bits (any decent set made these days is most likely going to be HSS), then you don't have to worry nearly as much about temperature affecting the cutting edge of the bit. HSS retains its hardness up into red temperatures, way way beyond the point where plain carbon tool steel would lose its tool hardness. You do still have to worry about friction and pressure work hardening the stainless steel though, once it works hardens it'll be a son of a gun to cut through.
@CrayCrayRedneck
7 жыл бұрын
worked perfectly for me. thanks.
@jsmaddocks8283
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I spent 90+ minutes trying to drill a pilot hole in a stainless exhaust header and was unsuccessful despite resharpening the bit multiple times with a Drill Dr., using WD40 as a cutting fluid, and using different RPMs and pressures. The bit simply wouldn't "bite," which was very frustrating. After watching this video, I tried again the next morning and had a pilot hole and 1/2" hole drilled in less than five minutes. I hadn't realized water (along with a sharp bit) is the key.
@ThomasSMcNamara
8 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you for making this video.
@MrMatthew1969
9 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I just spent almost half a day drilling and getting no where. I've never drilled hardend stainless before. Cobalt bits faild on me... well went dull faster than I expected. A couple minutes shaprening it on a flat stone, and now I have holes! That bit rounds quick though.
@echarters
8 жыл бұрын
The reason water works so well is that while not a great lubricant it produces 539 calories per gram of vapour it produces. 2256 watts of cooling power per second during which a gram of water evaporated! (If a gram per second is evaporated it will produce that many watts of cooling) While there is water there the temp cannot climb above 212 degrees, which makes it a good way of keeping temperature of the bit under detempering or softening levels. A steady drip of water is therefore recommended which is why most cutting oils such as cutwell are water based. Drilling successively larger bits is recommended because there is less material relatively to remove for the larger bit, keeping the bit cooler. The dipping method give the steel time to cool as well as relax, a trick used in rock drilling.
@tonyy5482
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks for expalining that Eric. I recall using a milky drilling fluid to drill steel in school metalwork shop (several decades ago). I vaguely recall the teacher explaining that it was a mixture of oil & water - although I also recall that oil & water don't generally mix. Is it possible to make such a mixture that stays milky rather than separating at home?
@StillNoPickles69
6 жыл бұрын
Tony Y you're thinking of coolant. The way I've always made coolant was half and half water and oil. I work in a machine shop and that's how we do it
@nobigwoop
9 жыл бұрын
GREAT video. Your K.I.S.S. approach is wonderful. Keeping temps down seems to be the most important aspect. Water will do that better than oil because as it evaporates it provides greater cooling than oil. You could use a spray bottle to deliver a constant shower while you're drilling. Don't know how important the friction-reducing aspect is.
@tinaraasveld7895
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much , you have made my life so much easier.
@shamshuddinsiddique9806
Жыл бұрын
Very very informative and to the point watched first time and subscibed from India
@marcomartini9239
5 жыл бұрын
I was trying to drill an old machete at home without a punch. I might give it another try after seeing this video.
@UnsanctionedFabrication
5 жыл бұрын
You are trying to drill a piece if tempered steel, it will be very difficult. In this case you may need to buy the toughest German "NASA" grade bits you can get your hands on!
@torjusekkje6264
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Using water was a good tip. Wish you could share a video how to drill out a broken stainless steel bolt 6mm diameter. Thats the HUGE challenge I am dealing with.
@issoatvnaomostracv
7 жыл бұрын
Very good!! I liked the "NASA technology"
@nenaduran713
8 жыл бұрын
OMG, where were you before I ruined three VERY expensives bits???? Duh, this makes so much freaking sense. I recently started making jewelery using cutlery. Any suggestions on how to drill holes on this suckers or what to use for a pilot hole? Thanks!!
@ejvillanuevayt
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice. Thank you!!
@Hilly-Travel
9 жыл бұрын
I like your video. it's very informative. Thanks for sharing...
@stephenwood4053
7 жыл бұрын
Hi: I got a good laugh from ya vid. Only because it is so true. I've seen so many guys trying to drill screw holes into freezer containers ( shipping type) and why are the bits stuffing up. Well done man, ya answered a direct question with the right answer. Slow and steady wins the race :)
@sarahb2159
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and information!!!
@brochess049
7 жыл бұрын
This is some very good information I would like to ask you how meny amp is your DRILL? And also do the amps make a difference when drilling steel real slow
@ttttonyyyy
9 жыл бұрын
Great! I have to drill some 304 stainless and I'll be following your advice :)
@ttttonyyyy
9 жыл бұрын
Just to follow up, this works great for me, successfully drilled 316 stainless using this technique yesterday.
@vek0vek0
8 жыл бұрын
Very good video ,sir, thank you! Liked
@nicknames5325
8 жыл бұрын
You're F****** awesome man . Thx a lot for this video, lol.
@17Triumph675R
5 жыл бұрын
If all possible submerge your part in water or a steady stream of water, oil holds heat and water evaporates. Try it ! I do it all the time and have used HF bits plenty of times
@Doris-y5v
7 жыл бұрын
So straight forward, do I need a specific drill? to do metal drilling, just for the house jobs small jobs , or can I use a normal drill that does wood etc . thanks for the video
@UnsanctionedFabrication
7 жыл бұрын
Bigger and stronger is best for metal, but if your drilling small holes a light duty drill like mine will work fine.
@baros2030
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks it helped me a lot! Im trying to build a wheel stand for my g920, i couldnt find one, so i decided to make it myself
@sqigilz
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate. Very helpful indeed.....
@SevenDeMagnus
3 жыл бұрын
True, oil is a mess, tough to clean. Will use water, regular HSS drill bits, patience and a slow pace. pilot hole 1/8" = 3.2mm 5/6" = 21mm 5/16" = 6mm 1/2" = 12,7mm 1/4" = 6.4 mm
@warrendean316
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh.. Whats the best way to drill a pilot hole, if its above your head drilling OR against a galvanized 76mm pole that's 2mm wall thick. Is Using a punch with a hammer, is that the only option. Thanks man
@georgeburns7251
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making a good video.
@perpetualjon
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!!
@limited40
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, i'm trying to drill through 1mm SS stock pot. i'm breaking bits left and right, i couldn't find the Milwaukee black oxide 135 degree bits but did find the same style in Ryobi brand. I will be trying these bits later today, I hope this works because i'm running out of options.
@ryanlloyd4859
6 жыл бұрын
For thick stainless, Fill a sprayer with ice water, spray constantly. Or rig a 2liter with dry ice/water and 1/4" hose. Lay it on its side. Drill ultra slow. Like 1 revolution a second. If it squeals, stop immediately. It should be cold, quiet, and cut the entire time. Constant speed, constant pressure. Temperature is key here. Stainless will gum up a cutting edge(squeal) create an enormous amount of heat quickly, and change the state of both the steel and the bit in a heartbeat. Dipping the bit in and slathering the steel in no-lox doesnt hurt either if water is unreasonable but it doesnt help the heat problem. For stainless sheet metal up to 10guage. A hilti. All day long drill with a hilti bit. Never stops making holes, no water, full speed, push hard, will drill a hole in seconds and continue drilling holes for the next 8 hours with no break. Holes are ugly but the hilti will drill it like its butter. I wouldnt be surprised if a hilti with a 1/4" bit couldnt get through a 1" thick piece of the hardest stainless in less than 60 seconds. And make 10 holes in 11 minutes. The hardest thing to drill in the world???? Try lead. 4+ inches. Drill through a slab of lead and you will have mastered the art of drilling stainless and aluminum.
@vojnikjna30
5 жыл бұрын
Ryan Lloyd which hilti?
@BJDalong
7 жыл бұрын
You are a good man!
@pasvanis_christos_engineering
8 ай бұрын
Very good
@SevenDeMagnus
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glass and s.s. are the most pain to drill, by far- so true. What's the rpm (setting on the adjustable drill)? Can you submerge it in water, while you drill, instead of using cutting oil or cutting paste? Stainless, chipped my cobalt bit (cobalt bits, especially the thick ones are very expensive). God bless, Rev. 21:4
@oogumboogum6445
9 жыл бұрын
hey Josh. Im new to tools period and just want to do something crafty. Could I do this through a spoon? ty leeanne
@habibullahansari6002
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro from pakistan
@akbychoice
11 ай бұрын
Use modeling clay to build a donut shaped dam around your drill location. Use actual drilling/tap fluid the dark brown stuff, probably not being made anymore though. Slow rpm good pressure.
@Howie47
8 жыл бұрын
I tried to drill a hole in a stainless measuring device yesterday. So to hang it on a little nail. After re-sharping a 1/8 bit several times and barely scratching the 1/32 thick metal ruler. I broke out a brand new titanium bit. Still nothing. I gave up. Thanks for you video.. But
@ZEPR0FESS0RR
6 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried to dig out a 5/8 deep 1/2 diameter hole in 316 stainless? Do you think if I went real slow if I could get there? I don’t have a automated mill so I’m lookin at my options
@SeanScarbrough
7 жыл бұрын
I need to drill into a stainless bar without a solid backing with a hand drill. Any videos or any help? Thanks.
@MrTerrymiff
9 жыл бұрын
What is the advantage of drilling at an angle? I usually have my drill bit perpendicular to the material that I am drilling.
@mikemencke9821
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@lukebournebatr
10 жыл бұрын
hey, can you recommend me a good drill that would be powerful enough to drill through stainless steel about 1-2mm thick? preferably the cheapest possible :P
@dewholdingsllc1050
3 жыл бұрын
How about a recessed ss set screw? I am having a difficult time drilling out in a recessed hole.
@YeCannyDaeThat
9 жыл бұрын
All good tips and techniques. Alas it come down to basic physics. If your drill bit is harder than the material your trying to drill, you can drill it. If the material is harder than the drill bit. You won't be able to. No matter if you try and drill a pilot drill first.
@ellekate8334
7 жыл бұрын
Great video...But next time instead of oil or water.... try to use beeswax ...works great to save your drill bit. I use it when doing my silversmithing and drilling holes .
@jperez07302002
9 ай бұрын
Dumb question, how the heck do you make it look so simple when starting? Im new to this and i go all over the place lol 😅
@swann747
9 жыл бұрын
I have to drill some stainless shelving to attach mounting brackets, maybe drill pilot holes then drive wafer head self tapping steel screws?
@armyguy8022
8 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Burton (Knives) I hate sharpening bits. Is there gadgets, jigs, or a bit sharpener you'd recommended
@leopeter9051
6 жыл бұрын
As a german: Thanks for saying that our drillbits are fancy. I would recommend u buying some hss-g drillbits. They will cost you about 20 dollars if you buy 20 in a box and they drill through ANYTHING. Really, why spend spend every time 1,20 dollar on something you can get with way better quality for less? Btw I also use water to cool.:-)
@craigszwed
8 жыл бұрын
I like the steaming drill temp indicator technique. Also, what about, when drilling, to keep the piece and drill tip cooler, why not put a water soaked sponge under the piece? Variations in pressure while drilling will circulate water in the sponge and interchange warmer and cooler water. Acooler work piece should yield a cooler drill, giving longer possible dwell time on task before overheating the drill tip.
@illiagoldin8740
9 жыл бұрын
wouldnt this make the metal rust at those drilled spots pretty soon? especially if you cant wipe it of or treat the metal on the other side of it.
@wholebetter
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful !
@David-yg8tf
10 жыл бұрын
I drill nearly half a dozen 1 -1/4" thick stainless steel for a product. Don't know why I took the job but I broke 2 or 3 bits doing so. I've since gave up because it sounded like kids scraping the chalkboard all day with fingernails. Bits were called heavy duty spiral bits.
@airgunner6689
8 жыл бұрын
I drill through holes with 1/4", 5/16", 7/16 drill bits. The metals I work with are SS, alloy steels, brass and aluminum. The holes can be from 2" to 6" in length. The holes finish look a little rough. How do I get them to be cleaner / smoother?. Also I want to use reamers. Do I drill the hole to the size I need or a slightly smaller size then ream it to my desired size? Thank you
@UnsanctionedFabrication
8 жыл бұрын
+Airgunner 66 Check out this vid, (personally don't like his bad acting but has great info) kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Z6uyYmZhIWDYI4
@airgunner6689
8 жыл бұрын
HaHa. I have seen his other videos. Very informative but, with bad acting for sure. Thanks!
@mileschun6093
9 жыл бұрын
thanks, this helped a lot!
@daltoonybob
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this helped a lot
@omarsyahrilnorazmi3302
Жыл бұрын
can i dip the drill bit into the ice water to cooldown the drill bit?
@AshleyBrauer
9 жыл бұрын
I am trying to drill through a beast of a stainless steel mounted A/C unit to install a Barrel Bolt lock because the brackets they originally installed stripped after the first time my boyfriend (now husband.. despite his lack of DIY skills) changed the air filter. The problem is I have to drill through the stainless steel lining through the crappy (STRIPPED) drywall above, and THEN through more stainless steel... all above my head and at horrible angles... I've busted 3 bits even with Dark Thread Cutting Oil and I'm just at a loss right now. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
@AshleyBrauer
9 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Burton (Knives) THANKS! That's perfect! They are installed and good to go! I'm young and have strong gymnast wrists, so I got it all done safely! :)
@7046463
10 жыл бұрын
hi Joshua i going to drill an angle bar with 14mm hole on it. it is 304 stainless steel 5mm thick. can you hlp me with the size of drill tip. what is the best fluid for it? can i use car coolant instead to cool it down? pls hlp, thx :).
@7046463
10 жыл бұрын
thx. i think i'm goin to have a tough time drilling 4mm thick plate.
@PanamaSticks
8 жыл бұрын
If you go to Amazon or various other tool sellers, you will find packs of 1/8" COBALT drill bits with split point construction . They handle a lot more heat than carbon, HSS, or Titanium coated drill bits. They are great starter drills. If you want to mess around with HSS and re-sharpening, be my guest. But it is fairly hard to free-hand re-grind a new point on any drill below 5/32" in diameter. And I am talking standard 118 deg points. Split points are very hard to do without a machine.
@Libouh
9 жыл бұрын
buying cheap drill bit is it possible it broken when drilling and it gonna kill ya?
@Leeser_Forge
8 жыл бұрын
The bit wears out in stainless because the material work hardens if you go too fast....the area your drilling becomes harder than the bit. Keeping it cool is key but it's not the bit, it's the material.Using water, he is cooling the hole when he sets the bit down in it. Also if that's 440C knife steel, it's annealed making it much softer than the cold rolled state that regular 304/316 stainless comes in.
@TheJtbmetaldesigns
9 жыл бұрын
Spraying is much easier than stopping to dip my drill bit in water. WD40 cleans up easily enough with denatured alcohol. Oil can be problem with your black market lines though. The technique of using smaller pilots bits works well in ALL metals. I do it with even aluminum and other soft metals.
@GasGunsGod
5 жыл бұрын
When u say your resucing "friction" when you use oil arent you reducing your cutting as well?
@marvinqbradford6976
7 жыл бұрын
What should I do if I need to drill a 1" hole in a stainless steel cover on a diesel tank? Can't let water get in, would prefer not to have shavings fall in. I've heard beeswax on a bit will keep shavings stuck to it, but will that work on a hole saw? Also, since I know you'll ask, it is impractical in this case to remove the cover and drill away from the tank.
@UnsanctionedFabrication
7 жыл бұрын
Bees wax should work some, but if I had to do this with water and have a air hose blowing the chips away and/or constantly brushing the chips away. Next I would drill 98% though and break that little holesaw slug out manually with a screw driver. The only benefit of not drilling all the way though would only be to reduce the amount of chips created and to prevent them from falling in accidentally if you plunge though.
@JohnnyBGold
8 жыл бұрын
great video . but what sucks is now I have to go and return this 20 buck drill bit set I just bought at Harbor freight with 1 used bit . lol
@tundradude4894
3 жыл бұрын
😂 whoops
@Bob_Adkins
9 жыл бұрын
Try that with 300 series. That stuff is NASTY. It's softer and easier to bend, but work-hardens like crazy. The more you drill it, the tougher it gets.
@Bonsaverh
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! :)
@fishnhunt3488
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chaotictranquility228
3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to drill through the bottom of a pony keg. It’s a burn barrel but whoever made it didn’t drill drainage holes.
@Defqonsigliere
9 жыл бұрын
I have a question: I have a stainless steel made compensator. I've already sawn off the threading, but now I need to hollow it out (make the hole / barrel bigger), what tools do I use for this? I don't expect I could grab a power drill and just twirl it around in there.
@Defqonsigliere
9 жыл бұрын
PS: It was originally meant for a 5.1 hi-capa air pistol, but I want to put it on a m4 style barrel for aesthetic purposes.
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