Bits For Cutting A Hole In Sheet Metal

Special drill bits suitable for sheet metal exist but are difficult to find.

Bits for cutting a hole in sheet metal.

Hole punch pliers are easy to use. To get the most accurate hole punch possible mark up your sheet metal or pendant blank using a black marker. Neiko 10194a titanium step drill bit bestseller co z 5pcs hss cobalt step drill bit set favorite choice using hole saws. Top tips when punching holes in sheet metal.

D of cut and auto ejecting slug model dms04 8070. Pilot drill bit for hole saw arbor model 49 56 8010 4 98 4 98. The usually have a rake angle close to 90 and a point angle figure. We loved this 2 step drill bit.

Cutting are reserved to the industry. Hole saws also referred to as hole cutters or hole drill bits are drill attachments designed for cutting perfectly round holes in a variety of materials. Step bits can be used to make even larger holes typically 1 3 8 inch wide or smaller in sheet metal but do require pilot holes. Carbide tipped hole cutter with 3 16 in.

It is common practice to use a self starting step bit to form the. Punching holes is an easy and effective method but one has to have a punch for every required diameter and shape and punches are expensive. Drill america 2 3 4 in. Use a scrap of plywood as a backer for the hole saw s pilot bit and to protect your work surface.

They feature a pin at the end of the pliers jaws and when force is applied to them you can punch a clean hole through your sheet metal. But hole saws cut out the round whole edges. For large holes a hole saw gets the job done cleanly and quickly. Other drills start cutting from the center.

Get free shipping on qualified metal hole saws or buy online pick up in store today in the tools department. They re used for several applications such as installing drainage pipes cutting through masonry and creating holes for plumbing. Moreover self starting step bits can create burr free holes.