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Pros & Cons
Pros
This drill bit is a little pricey but it is what you need to drill into hard steels. With appropriate pressure the bit smoothly and quickly cut through 316 stainless steel producing long, curly chips and little heat. The objective is to cut the stainl... Read More
Bought two of these in different sizes for drilling stainless steel. The shank is rectangular and locks nicely in the drill press or drill, unlike round shanks that can spin in the chuck at times. Drilled dozens of holes in this manner and the bits he... Read More
Cons
These * cobalt made in china bits are apparently extremely brittle. Completely dulled after first hole. Not really impressed, will not buy again.
Highlights
Quality
Quality and effectiveness for a good price!
Cut through 1/8 inch steel on my trailer with ease, and with the aid of cutting oil.
Price
Hard job but great drill and very good price.
Packaging/appearance
This was done with a drill press and cutting lubricant.
Competitiveness
This bit arrived in an expected shrink-wrapped package and for the amount of limited use thus far it is performing as expected ... Read More
Didn't have to visit a store or schlep into the world.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
through, good, stainless, cut and needed. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 922 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 16 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I only wish someone had told me about these earlier
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It cut through the steel plate a rusty one at that in order to install a roller shade
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I might have pushed wrong button
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The how toos dont let you fix a problem if you make a mistake
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I used my drill press at its lowest speed with lots of pressure and lubed every hole
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I noticed that it started to lose the perfect edge after about 40 holes
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I never expected to drill 84 holes in stainless steel without sharpening the bit
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Note this is an m35 and not an m42 cobalt alloy
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