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Step drill bits are especially nice for drilling through sheet metal as they make a smoother exit than regular [[Twist Drill Bits|twist drill bits]]. | Step drill bits are especially nice for drilling through sheet metal as they make a smoother exit than regular [[Twist Drill Bits|twist drill bits]]. | ||
As a little bonus, the holes usually come out slightly countersunk - not at the right angle to receive a sunk screw, but already deburred. | As a little bonus, the holes usually come out slightly countersunk - not at the right angle to receive a sunk screw, but already deburred ''(entgratet)''. | ||
[[File:Step drill bit vs pipe.JPG|thumb|left|drilling a rivet hole through two pipes]] | [[File:Step drill bit vs pipe.JPG|thumb|left|drilling a rivet hole through two pipes]] | ||
[[File:Schwenkgrill 08.JPG|thumb|left|step drill bits can also be used to deburr holes]] | |||
[[Category:Bits]] | [[Category:Bits]] | ||
Revision as of 12:27, 8 May 2019
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| Synonyms: | Unibits, Subland twist drill bits; DE: Stufenbohrer |
| Type: | drill bits |
| Material: | plastic, metal, MDF |
| Used with: | drills |
| Location: | drilling table |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Similar (More or Less): | Blechschälbohrer |
Step drill bits are especially nice for drilling through sheet metal as they make a smoother exit than regular twist drill bits.
As a little bonus, the holes usually come out slightly countersunk - not at the right angle to receive a sunk screw, but already deburred (entgratet).
