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what all home constructors should know about drill bits - VK5PJ - 08-12-2021

Here is a link to a youtube video by Adam Savage (Yes one of the Myth Buster blokes) about all the differing styles of drill bits and why we should consider using other drill bit types than what you may have used in the past

All About Drill bits

Over the last 2 years I have been a convert of the STEP DRILL for work on sheet metal as it actually cuts a round hole unlike the traditional twist bit..   j

happy viewing


RE: what all home constructors should know about drill bits - VK5TM - 08-12-2021

Good video.

Our local Mens Shed has the Forstner bits and the do make a nice hole.

Likewise with Step drills - been using those for years.