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There are three tool options to consider when drilling large-diameter holes in thick steel: twist drill bits, hole saws and annular cutters. 1. Twist drill bits. Especially in steel thicker than ¼", ...

A hole is nothing. Or more precisely, it’s the absence of something—wood, metal, concrete, or any number of different materials. Since holes are nothing, why do we care about them and how to make them ...

When building a tool arsenal for at-home or professional use, it's relatively easy to keep the big stuff in mind. The larger, more prominent tools of the trade tend to come first, and if you know ...

The average do-it-yourselfer hates to drill metal, especially steel. We don’t know how many questions readers have submitted and we’ve answered on that topic over the years. Even the most enthusiastic ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. DeWalt's Black and Gold drill bits are made from a type of tool steel known as High Speed Steel, often abbreviated as HSS. While HSS is a ...

A drill bit is what actually cuts into the rock when drilling an oil or gas well. Located at the tip of the drillstring, below the drill collar and the drill pipe, the drill bit is a rotating ...

Let’s face it, even the best power drills don’t always come with the best (or most durable) drill bits. Nothing is more frustrating than embarking on a construction or home fix-it project, only to end ...

Drilling into stainless steel can be tricky, but it's your only option when installing a soap dispenser or a filtered water faucet. Here's how to do it without scratching the stainless surface and ...