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    Favorite bits for mild steel and stainless?

    Surprised Norseman was so far down on this thread... By far and above the best! I'd go to Epstein's though! www.harryepstein.com
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    TIps on removing pop rivets?

    Most rivets use a wire size drill depending on the rivet size. Common rivet drill sizes #10, #11, #20 or #30. Shouldn't need a punch with the right size drill.
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    Tips for drilling metal

    That's for CNC applications where they basically making a dimple. This guy is trying to drill holes with a hand drill or press. A center punch works fine for 118 deg and no need for one if you have a 135 deg split point. Never any need for a pilot drills that go's all the way through the piece...
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    Tips for drilling metal

    See picture. Just trying to help a noob not make the same mistakes as you. google center drill. Every link you go to off that calls this a drill & countersink combo
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    Tips for drilling metal

    So why wouldn't they make the "pilot drill" 135 or 118 deg like the regular angles of drills?
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    Tips for drilling metal

    Norseman - 800-328-4655 Any drill bit manufacture will tell you exactly what I'm saying. You're just wasting money on a pilot drill. And the "pilot hole" drill everyone keeps posting pics of isn't a "pilot drill" its a countersink.
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    Tips for drilling metal

    Yes, its better than nothing, so is spit and water. The main purpose of cutting lube is to keep the drill cool, not reduce friction on wearing parts like motor oil which can in some cases be counter productive.
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    Tips for drilling metal

    Drilling holes is part of my steady paycheck! You must not be using good bits! Also motor oil is not a good lube for drilling. You are suppose to have metal on metal contact. The motor oil gets in the way.
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    Tips for drilling metal

    You aren't suppose to drill a pilot hole. That actually wears the drill out unevenly stresses out the cutting edge. Drill bits are used to drill holes not expand existing holes.
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    What tool brand should I go with home owner?

    I wouldn't buy any tools. It's a horrible addiction!
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    drilling through this s-binder so dam hard

    When in doubt use a Norseman 190-AG. Cobalt only works better in free machining stainless. Hi-Moly bits are better in work hardening stainless. Dewalt, and Irwin bits are ****!
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    Stanley Black & Decker buys Craftsman

    Stanley will screw this up like they have previous brands. Stanley should stick to Tape Measures. Dewalt is no longer "trade" trusted. Just bought Irwin and Lennox from Newell and have already screwed that up. Does anyone remember what they did to the Goldblatt and American Brush brands? As a...
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    Lowes / Kobalt lifetime hand tool warranty is a scam. No more Kobalt for me

    Might make some enemies here... Hate the thought process of the Sears / Cman generation regarding warranty. This is the reason companies have been going off shore for years. Main brands are making stuff cheaper and charging you more so they can cover the cost of your returns. Specifically when...
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    Vise Anvil Combo ID?

    Always appreciate everyone's info! Wasn't looking to buy it, just never seen one. That one on Ebay looks much nicer!
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    Vise Anvil Combo ID?

    I have yet to see one of these on the GJ. Anyone know the MFG? http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/5320431268.html
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