Center Drill
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Center Drill
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I thought I should share in case there is anyone out there who has never seen one of these before... It is commonly known as a center drill. Harbor Freight sells a 5 pack of different sizes for about $5. I am actually kind of impressed with the quality; I have been drilling quite a few holes and haven't smoked it out yet. Higher grade drills are available elsewhere but come at a price.
These are great for either starting a hole out for counter sinking a hole or maybe just a bit of deburring of a hole. I like them as opposed to traditional drill bits for starting a hole as they do not deflect as a regular drill bit will. To each their own but these will prove useful to just about anyone who needs to drill a hole in metal.
I have been using these drills for years but it dawned on me how useful they are when I recently attempted to drill without this (broke the last one I had until getting more). I got it done but with a center drill is so much better. A center drill could last for years if you apply spray lube before drilling.
I thought I should share in case there is anyone out there who has never seen one of these before... It is commonly known as a center drill. Harbor Freight sells a 5 pack of different sizes for about $5. I am actually kind of impressed with the quality; I have been drilling quite a few holes and haven't smoked it out yet. Higher grade drills are available elsewhere but come at a price.
These are great for either starting a hole out for counter sinking a hole or maybe just a bit of deburring of a hole. I like them as opposed to traditional drill bits for starting a hole as they do not deflect as a regular drill bit will. To each their own but these will prove useful to just about anyone who needs to drill a hole in metal.
I have been using these drills for years but it dawned on me how useful they are when I recently attempted to drill without this (broke the last one I had until getting more). I got it done but with a center drill is so much better. A center drill could last for years if you apply spray lube before drilling.
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Nice! I'll be grabbing a set of these next time I'm in. Super handy!
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