Do these work well for drilling in thin metal?
1757651
I use them only for wood, and they are great. I would drill some sheet metal and see how it worked. But I would also use a little cutting oil, so it will cut easier and not dull the bit !Good luck
1757652
For metal you'd be much better off using a carbide or titanium countersink. Amazon has a variety available.
1757653
These are made for wood and they are excellent for that, but I have used them to make holes on metal studs as well (thin metal) it takes some pressure though. I would, however, recommend you get metal specific drill bits which are more proper for drilling in metal since that is what you seem to be looking for.
535664
The drill has the power enough to work on metal as long as its not too thick/hard. The trick is using the right drill bit (for metal). Hope this help.
667642
With a little care they can be used in hand held drill. I would make sure the piece is securely clamped.
452336
If the metal shanks are relatively small and are made from a soft metal like copper, brass, or aluminum, I believe these will work. We use these for video installation work for flush cutting plastic wire ties and for electronic circuit board repair and manufacturing. These cut up to 18 to 20 gage copper without any damage to the cutting surfaces.
2170762
I don't believe they would work very well on thin iron railings. I love mine but I have a wide plastic rail.
484387
I used it to drill thin aluminum and it did a really good job. I would think cigar boxes should be fine.
1776609
Sorry, I don't know how small your drill is. I used them in a small drill press. My best guess however, would be that it would. Good luck.
452335
I would say NO these are fine for trimming electronic parts but nothing thicker I tried trim the electrical studs on a battery box for a 9 volt battery they would not cut through the thicker metal and had to purchase another pair so beware trimming thicker things with these they are perfect for electronic projects.
1341115
Absolutely, at least I have used them. I believe this hammer drill with a psck of upgraded bits, is the best tool purchase I have made in years!
815074
the taps work good; they are fast and the drill tap is all in one. Butt they can break easy. Be sure to use lubbricate and slow speed on the drill
1201516
Yes, but not so much as to be problematic. They will flex and are great for scraping. They're yielding, but not wimpy.
1382098
They will cut stainless but you have to go slow and use cutting oil or they will burn out rather quickly. I have only used them on thin stainless to re-size a previously drilled hole. Good luck!
976902
I mainly use them for sheet metal. They allow you to cut very neat holes whereas a regular drill bit tends to tear sheet metal into shreds. I have also heard it works well with Plexiglas and other like objects.
1117835
I've used them on hard stainless steel with good results. These bits are tough, but I bought a couple sets just to have spares.
2178354
They should. They work with any drill that can hold up to 3/8" drill bits (most normal-duty drills do). Also, although made in China, these bits are high-quality and I have been using them in steel, aluminum, and wood. They are staying sharp. I recommend.
1145588
The small ones will break. I made some holes in a 2mm aluminum bar and used the small ones to drill a guide hole for the large one; I lost 2 on 3 small ones in the same day.
1407866
I'm sorry that I cannot answer that question accurately for you. I have not used them on any metal. Lee