step drill bits and reamers: your key to precision
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There is some confusion about the role that reamers play when it comes to creating a hole. Those with very little idea about DIY and power tools mistake it for a normal drill bit and believe it can produce the same results.TRANSCRIPT
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Step Drill Bit and ReamersYour Key to Precision
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There is some confusion about the role that reamers play when it comes to creating a hole.
Those with very little idea about DIY and power tools mistake it for a normal drill bit and believe it can produce the same results.
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Although a reamer is a great method of ensuring a hole is accurate, it is not a means of creating one.
It should only be used to remove small parts of material which suggests that it is only to be used in a clean-up operation.
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If you want to use a real drill bit to create a perfect hole in any material, take a look at a step drill bit.
This unusually designed piece of equipment is narrow at its tip but increases dramatically in circumference the further you go down the drill bit.
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The step drill bit is normally used for drilling holes in metal but it can also be used on many other materials.
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It has an unconventional design but can save a huge amount of money because it is effectively several different drill bit sizes in one.
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Many people who take on projects themselves have toolboxes filled with drill bits of all shapes and sizes; many of which go unused for the most part.
The reason why this may be is that changing drill bits to accomplish making one hole can be a bit frustrating.
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Using a step drill bit, you can eliminate frustration and use one tool to get your hole completed.
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The normal process when drilling a hole is to create a small primer hole.
This is necessary because regular drill bits are too rough on the material if used from the very beginning.
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This is because a single bit can drill or enlarge holes across an entire counter top or speed up the installation process of most in-home fixtures.
The small hole must be drilled and this serves as a starting point for the big drill bit.
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You can eliminate this step and the use of multiple drill bits and extra time by starting your holes with a step drill bit instead.
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There is no need for any other drill bit.
Simply turn on your drill and start working.
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The tip of the step bit is small enough to create a tiny hole without damaging the material but as you push through slowly, the various layers on the drill bit come into play.
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As you continue, the hole will get larger because the drill bit is getting thicker towards the shaft of the drill.
The result is a hole drilled to perfection.
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Reamers are then utilized when it comes to finishing off the hole.
Attempting to use this piece of equipment to remove large pieces of material would result in frustration.
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This tool is designed to put the finishing touches on work, not start from scratch.
Using a reamer on large pieces of material may cause the equipment to clog.
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No matter how good your equipment is, it is always important to read instructions and use properly to avoid any damage.
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Each of these tools is designed for specific uses and sticking to those uses is the best way to ensure your tools work for you for a long time.
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For more information about how to use a
step drill bit or how they work with reamers,
please check out www.hermanscentral.com