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Drill bit help? #14976549 02/02/24 08:31 PM
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I’m very limited on tools and y’all were kind enough to help me before. I need to buy a single 3/8” drill bit to use in a 1/2” drill. I need to drill a couple holes in a 1” x 1” square steel tubing and want to get a bit to do the job. Lots of options out there.

Thanks,
Robert

Re: Drill bit help? [Re: Ultra Light] #14976560 02/02/24 08:42 PM
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for a 1/2" hole you need 2 bits, pilot hole of 1/8 to 1/4" then the 1/2" hole.

just the 1/2" bit can be done if you go slow with it, use wd40 or blaster for lubricant/coolant.

pilot hole is better.

milwaukee or dewalt bits are good


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Re: Drill bit help? [Re: Ultra Light] #14976768 02/03/24 01:19 AM
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Go to lowes and buy a 3/8 high speed drill bit .... like this one https://www.lowes.com/pd/CLE-LINE-3-8-in-Black-and-GoldHSS-JobberDrill-Bit-with-3-Flats/1003166970

Re: Drill bit help? [Re: Ultra Light] #14976842 02/03/24 02:31 AM
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If you can find you some TapMagic cutting oil you want have any problems


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Re: Drill bit help? [Re: Ultra Light] #14977262 02/03/24 06:05 PM
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Thanks for all the help!
Robert

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