Bits For Cutting A Hole In Sheet Metal

So you don t need to polish holes later on.

Bits for cutting a hole in sheet metal.

Drill america 2 3 4 in. For large holes a hole saw gets the job done cleanly and quickly. Since this is a small hole a normal drill bit will work well in the sheet metal without extra precautions. Other drills start cutting from the center.

D of cut and auto ejecting slug model dms04 8070. 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. The carbide teeth on these steel saws cut aluminum brass bronze steel and plastic sheets and last up to twice as long as high speed steel teeth. Use a scrap of plywood as a backer for the hole saw s pilot bit and to protect your work surface.

It s not as effective but much simpler. Heavy duty hole saws forsheet metal and plastic sheets. The pilot hole will help you positioning the drill bit and than just drill as usual. Now drill the final hole at the desired diameter with the corresponding twisted drill bit but put a cloth between the bit and the metal.

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Carbide tipped hole cutter with 3 16 in. 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. Like twist bits hole saws chuck right into your drill and will cut through thin gauge sheet metals like aluminum and steel. Double headed sheet metal nibbler 360 degree illuminate ultimate metal cutter for straight circle and round cutting burr free edge extra punch and die 1 cutting hole accessory and 1 step drill bit 4 4 out of 5 stars 142 33 99 33 99 save 10 with coupon.

They re used for several applications such as installing drainage pipes cutting through masonry and creating holes for plumbing. We loved this 2 step drill bit.