How to Safely Drill Holes in Sheet Metal Using a Twist Drill

[HarryJM]

Ran across this at another metal working site and though you all might enjoy it.
Staring around the 6 minute mark

Harry

 

[Steve-F]

OOps, I thought it was a question

 

[GeneT45]

Got me with the beginning.

"...with no burrs..." - that's never correct. Never. Every metal-cutting operation (even grinding) leaves a burr. It's just the size that changes.

And finally! A use for my old socks! I'm still not going to hold it in my hand... Beginner or not, I think you should always have a stop to prevent rotation.

GsT

 

[aliva]

I use a stepped drill no cloth needed and results in a small burr

 

[Smithdoor]

Ran across this at another metal working site and though you all might enjoy it.
Staring around the 6 minute mark

Harry

I guess he never drill holes in sheet metal. I have drill thousands of holes in sheet using 3/16" up 9/16" using twist drill bits.
Not a problem.
As the drill gets bigger a fatter face is a little easier.

A step drill is ok for few holes on ladder.

YouTube is full of people trying a buck today.

Dave

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