I really like the stepped bits for chewing up sheet metal or reaming holes to remove trapped snapped fasteners. (the soft top frame for a R107). They bits will snap if you over torque them off center
clay > On Jun 24, 2019, at 6:19 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I’ve never owned a stepped bit. Always wondered how effective/useful they > might be. > > -D > >> On Jun 24, 2019, at 9:10 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Interesting, I've been building new mounts for the hydraulic pump on my >> loader and the HF stepped bits have gotten the job for all the holes, I did >> drill pilot holes but they were quite small, then opened them up to 3/8" >> with the stepped bit, worked great. >> -Curt >> >> On Sunday, June 23, 2019, 12:36:08 PM EDT, OK Don via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I agree with the exception that the stepped bits are not much good either. >> All the HF bit's I've bought have been trash. Same with the saw blades. >> >> On Sun, Jun 23, 2019 at 9:22 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> I dunno about HF and anything that needs to be sharp. I bought a set of >>> their forstner bits and had to sharpen each one before use, fortunately a >>> whizz wheel in the Dremel does it quick. >>> That said their christmas tree (stepped) bits are really good, especially >>> considering the price. >>> I bought myself a small set of Cle-line drill bits and they've completely >>> spoiled me... >>> -Curt >>> >>> On Sunday, June 23, 2019, 10:03:13 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Last day for some deals, I see they have this drill bit set for $5 >>> >>> https://www.harborfreight.com/titanium-drill-bit-set-29-pc-61637.html >>> >>> I am going to an autocross up that way, I might stop by and get another >>> set, they are pretty decent and for that price hard to go wrong. $5 for >>> one of those multi-tools too, I might pick one up too. >>> >>> -- >>> --FT >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >> >> -- >> OK Don >> >> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain >> >> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who >> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence >> for themselves." >> >> WIL Interesting, I've been building new mounts for the hydraulic pump on my >> loader and the HF stepped bits have gotten the job for all the holes, I did >> drill pilot holes but they were quite small, then opened them up to 3/8" >> with the stepped bit, worked great. >> -Curt >> >> On Sunday, June 23, 2019, 12:36:08 PM EDT, OK Don via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I agree with the exception that the stepped bits are not much good either. >> All the HF bit's I've bought have been trash. Same with the saw blades. >> >> On Sun, Jun 23, 2019 at 9:22 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> I dunno about HF and anything that needs to be sharp. I bought a set of >>> their forstner bits and had to sharpen each one before use, fortunately a >>> whizz wheel in the Dremel does it quick. >>> That said their christmas tree (stepped) bits are really good, especially >>> considering the price. >>> I bought myself a small set of Cle-line drill bits and they've completely >>> spoiled me... >>> -Curt >>> >>> On Sunday, June 23, 2019, 10:03:13 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Last day for some deals, I see they have this drill bit set for $5 >>> >>> https://www.harborfreight.com/titanium-drill-bit-set-29-pc-61637.html >>> >>> I am going to an autocross up that way, I might stop by and get another >>> set, they are pretty decent and for that price hard to go wrong. $5 for >>> one of those multi-tools too, I might pick one up too. >>> >>> -- >>> --FT >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >> >> -- >> OK Don >> >> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain >> >> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who >> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence >> for themselves." >> >> WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* >> 2013 F150, 18 mpg >> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg >> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
