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Step Drill Bit

Step Drill Bit

The Step Drill is the Perfect Size for Drilling the Fuse Hole and Overload Protector in Your PowerPro Gen 2 Upgrade.

HSS Step Drill Bit

The Step Drill is a perfect size for drilling the fuse hole and overload protector in either Your:

  • PowerPro Gen 2 Do-It-Yourself Upgrade Package
  • PowerPro Gen 1 to PowerPro Gen 2 Upgrade Kit

The High-Speed Steel (HSS) Step Drill is an all-in-one drill bit! Gold-Coated for durability. The Step Drill will drill holes from 1/4" to 3/4" in 1/16" increments. Each step is 1/8" tall. This Step Drill will work in wood, plastic, and all metals. The deeper you drill into material, the larger the hole.

This Step drill has a v-cut in one side. This cut provides the cutting edge and chip clearance. In this v-cut the diameter of each step is laser etched for easy identification.

How to Use the Step Drill Bit:

  • Mark and center punch where you want to drill the hole
  • Chuck the hex shank of the Step Drill in your drill chuck and secure it in place
  • Set your drilling speed between 500 and 1000 rpm
  • Several drops of oil on steel helps prevent the drill from catching in this material
  • Other materials are machined without oil
  • Note the number of steps to drill for your desired diameter
  • Hold the drill perpendicular to the surface you are drilling
  • Start the motor of the drill in the desired location and push the Step Drill into the material
  • Count the desired steps to the required diameter
  • Turn off the drill and remove the Step Drill from the hole

557052 Step Drill Bit ...   $32.29

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