OMG I am 70 and have been drilling holes in everything you can imagine since childhood. I had a problem yesterday drilling through some steel posts on my boat dock. Found this video and I was doing everything WRONG. Followed the advice here and my dock drilling project was, as of this morning, finished. Really well done!
Saw it was 17 mins, thought “wow what a waste of time to show how to drill metal”. Glad I stayed for the whole video! Great information and VERY well explained with good camera angles. Thanks
I really thank you for this tutorial. Yesterday I drilled 4 holes in thick metal for like 3 hours. Didn't even know that drill bits can wear off so easily. I just re-did the 4 holes, this time in just 10 mins. I sincerely thank you for helping out.
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" th-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
Another few points of advice for everyone: 1. You are sometimes better off speeding up at the end of a hole (if you pushed too hard at the end of the hole) because you can potentially chip the corners of the bit, instantly ruining it. You can usually feel it before it is going to happen. In the video, you can see when his drill bit is pulled through steel on the spiral rapidly because he pushed too hard at the end and it grabbed a burr. This isn't an issue in aluminum but it is in steel. You will also have a better finished hole and will avoid "ripping" the large chips out at the end. *You may actually consider using your drill's clutch function to avoid chipping at the end, and to avoid hurting your wrist* 2. If you are not concerned with the surface finish, you can use the chuck of the drill itself to clean up the chips on the hole instead of using a chamber bit or larger bit like he uses in the video for the simple purpose of allowing a bolt to pass through. 3. If your drill bit has a split point (meaning the two cutting edges at the tip come to a single point), you do not need a pilot hole. If your drill bit has a standard, more common, chisel tip (meaning that the cutting edges do not fully reach the point of the bit, and there is a small line in the center instead of a point), you need to use a pilot bit the same size or slightly larger than that small center line. 4. Use proper form. Wrap your body around the drill. Besides pushing hard, creating a rigid structure out of your body and the drill makes you a human drill press. Drill presses and milling machines have great rigidity above all else. By not being rigid, your drill bit will wear unevenly and you risk tilting the bit potentially snapping it or jamming it in a hole.
We’re drilling through steel flat bars to install a joiner plate for barn door sliders. It’s a very precise process. A little nerve wracking for steel drilling newbies. Your tutorial was very helpful. Thank you. Follow up: Our drilling project went flawlessly thanks to this video! 👍🏻🤗
Not sure if you are even still on this, but I wanted to say Thank You! Drilling through steel is difficult, but your tips helped me get my task done much faster than when I was trying on my own. I was drilling parallel to the floor, very slowly. I tried with all my might to put enough pressure on, but no go. As soon as I started drilling vertically, I made some nice curls.Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Ditto to other comments; I wish I had seen this before I started drilling on 3/8" plate for the first time! At least only crappy bits were sacrificed during the learning process... you replicated a couple of my perennial mistakes perfectly! VERY helpful, thank you!
After searching through TH-cam for the answer of how to drill through hard steel, I finally find the real answers in an oasis of comments sence, thank you for your great experience and knowledge.
Thank you so much for such a helpful explanation and demonstration! Was having trouble using a drill press for the first time drilling 2-3mm diameter holes in a 4mm diameter steel rod..broke a couple of tiny drill bits at 200 RPM because I couldn't tell if I was applying too much or too little pressure and couldn't see how the bit was interacting with the rod. ...the first thing you explained about ditching the oil was a huge help - I immediately felt more comfortable being able to see what was actually happening since the oil wasn't blocking my view of the material surface. And then having the confidence to push harder and recognize what an ideal chip looks like was hugely helpful. I also switched over to brand new carbide bits instead of HSS steel bits, and it made a tremendous difference. Thanks again!
Today after arc welding together two steel pipe, I tried to drill a big hole through them, but I got the drill bit melted, and it broke (material was already hot, and I used maximum speed on drill). I searched on youtube to learn what did I wrong, your video was the first that I found, and now I know how not ruin my next drill bits, big thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. After smoking three or four drillbits I decided to look up the proper way to drill in metal and your knowledge and techniques are spot on. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I never had any metal working courses or experience even in the military. As a hobbyist, most of my experience is with soft wood, but occasionally I have a need to work with light metals. This video answered a lot of questions and eased my fears.
I have been drilling wrong for my entire life. You have no idea (maybe you do actually lol) how much you have helped me today as I get ready to finish my kayak trailer. I have to drill two more holes that I have been dreading like you cannot imagine and you just saved my mental state and my entire day. THANK YOU!
your advice helped me figure out why I couldn't drill a hole through my PC case chassis. I wasn't applying enough pressure to by my drill gun and a little bit of clipper oil on the drill bit tip helped 100%. Thanks.
I own a steel construction company so I've drilled through a lot of metal and I use these tips all the time. Normally i use a drill press when i can. My friend gave me his Rapidrill and i bought my whole team some because it's perfect for my field of work
Brilliant video easy to understand thank you for this! I'm a jeweller and have been trying to drill metals for a while had no luck was drilling too fast with no pressure from above! Will definitely try this tomorrow thank you! X
I need to drill a hole in a piece of metal for a floating shelf, Need to add cooling oil to my other oils for the home. I have a drill that has a slower setting now I know why, cool. Saving this for my grandson to educate him on the proper way to drill a hole in metal. I am so happy I decided to go online to check out how to do this kind of job, now I am ready to drill those holes I need. Stamping the metal first also, good idea. Great instructions, thank you!
You’re so knowledgeable! I’ve got a lot of drilling to do tmrw so doing some research to get it done fast, I’ve learned so much thanks so much!! I’ve been doing it wrong for so long!!
I cannot believe how many drills I have dulled, and wasted money on buying new ones. Thank you for this valuable instruction that will make me see things differently from now on!
Sadly my supervisor is in heaven. My dad was the king of repairing everything but thanks to your brilliant explanations I've just managed to repair my glass shower screen fixing putting screws through it. I had never drilled through metal before, it went like a dream and it was tricky.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, was a tremendous help for us today! Had a serious struggle with a concrete/ironbeam wall. New drill, bit of oil easy! :)
You are an actual legend sir. I couldn't figure out why it wasn't drilling a hole through a thick sheet of metal. Was just going as big as I can and as I fast as I can. Turns out I needed to do the exact opposite! Think this may be the only tutorial on TH-cam I've tried that works. Very concise and explained each point in detail so I understand why it works. Thanks.
Thanks for posting this, Darrell. I live in the UK, and have 20+ years of industrial fabrication/assembly experience, but still found your video very informative. I've also seen a lot of the mistakes you mentioned...especially from youngsters new to metalwork etc. They could do a lot worse then watch what you're doing.
I am new to drilling holes in metal so am happy I decided to watch a video about the proper way to do it before I started the project. Saving this for my grandson to watch, this is a great teaching tool.
@@lucidbarrier whoaaa... What a relieved!! You said it... Killed the Nazi (grammar) bulleyes with a single bullet.. I can't find nicer words to tell him that without hurting someone.. and it's tormented me inside lol... Anyway thanks bro
how vital it is, using correctly making sure that our tools last us a long time is one of the most crucial things people overlook. Thankyou so much, the video was very informative, simple and to the point.
Dear Darrell, thank you for your clear and loud pronunciation. It is very unique. Most of publishers are speaking indistinctly. I have listened to the lesson with great pleasure.
Wow! I didn't know I was doing it all wrong all those years I could have save many drill bits had your video been available many years ago. Thanks for your training!
Hey bro thanks a lot for this valuable info... I use to drill too fast & big curls did not came... Just powder came... I use to blame the drill bits.. I was sooo wrong.. Thanks a ton love from india❤️🇮🇳
Glad I watched this before drilling 3/16ths steel. Drilled slowly with downforce and using oil as recommendedand, resulting in nice, long metal shavings and no damaged bits. Using the step bit to clean up the edges worked great. Made sure to frequently vacuum the sharp metal shavings, to keep the work area safe.
Very helpful video, thank you. I was drilling through aluminum today, not applying a lot of pressure, because I was scared of snapping the bit if I pushed too hard. Now I know that this is fine to do. Thanks!
I’m over here thinking the batteries on my drills are going bad!! This is one of the most informative videos I’ve come across on TH-cam as a DIYer. Thanks for sharing this knowledge
I disagree about not needing cutting fluid on aluminum. Aluminum has an annoying habit of heating up and bonding to the drill bit and piling up in the flutes. This material can wedge in hole and break the drill bit. Cutting fluid lowers the temperature of the aluminum and prevents this. Other than that great video!
This man knows how to teach. And i learned my lesson well. I burned so many drill bits in the past by going full speed like a maniac. I'm gonna take it slow and steady from now on. Just like this professor taught me. Very grateful for this.
LOL! This was very enlightening! Thank you. I'm a jeweler (learning Machining at home) and after your video, I got through a precision drill through mild steel with just a pilot drill and my final size in a couple of seconds each!
Thank you. It was a wonderful demonstration. I learned something today I thought I couldn't do because I don't not have the high quality branded drill bits...apparently I didn't know...so thank you for teaching us the basics of metal drilling. Cheers👍
@@jaymanxxxx, First,. I'd have to learn how to sharpen drills. I suppose it requires special equipment.Fortunately, I suppose there are videos on how to do it.Good ol' TH-cam.
Just drilled through some iron gate in order to move the hinge higher. Made the those mistakes and managed to finish my holes before the drill kicked into overload protection. Will follow your tips next time and save myself time and money.
Thank you very much for this video. Had the right bit but was going too fast, not enough pressure and no pilot hole! Man that thing was smoking! Becomes a piece of cake following this guide! Great content, thanks
I have no idea what you do for a living but I’m sure that it paid off I took your advice and it helped me 100% I’m a nurse but I’ve always respected and appreciated construction carpentry so I thank you for taking the time to making this video
Thank you. Was looking for this advice all my life. The number of new drill bits I ruined after 2 holes and I always thought it’s the quality. God bless
Excellent video, Darrell - I learned a lot, thank you! I only wish you'd made more as I'm sure you have so much wisdom to impart to those of us still learning...
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ive been drilling wrong for 50 years...blaming the cheap bits...very good video...
Me too
i have a drill with one high speed. I have ruined three new bits today trying to drill into metal. FML
me too lol!
Ready made drilling view
Incrbu vesayas
Lol
OMG I am 70 and have been drilling holes in everything you can imagine since childhood. I had a problem yesterday drilling through some steel posts on my boat dock. Found this video and I was doing everything WRONG. Followed the advice here and my dock drilling project was, as of this morning, finished. Really well done!
liar, 70 years don't say OMG.
@@x87alpha1 I was thinking the same thing
@@x87alpha1 🙄 wow.
I thought I was always buying cheap drills bits. Yikes.
@@x87alpha1 haha, I am 65. I say “OMG.” We are trying to close the generation gap.
Proof that the simplest looking tasks have a hidden layer of finesse.Well done and thank you!
TheFluffyDragon exactly
Nicely put...
Saw it was 17 mins, thought “wow what a waste of time to show how to drill metal”. Glad I stayed for the whole video! Great information and VERY well explained with good camera angles. Thanks
same.
True !✅
me 3…….it was perfect
Same here. He showed me how stupid i truly am.
@@johnblacksuperchemist2556 you’re not the only one 😅 that’s why we are here taking drilling lessons after few destroyed drill bits haha
I really thank you for this tutorial. Yesterday I drilled 4 holes in thick metal for like 3 hours. Didn't even know that drill bits can wear off so easily. I just re-did the 4 holes, this time in just 10 mins. I sincerely thank you for helping out.
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" th-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
I am a widow and having to do a lot of repairs and fix-its on my own, I am now a little better informed. Thank you for the most helpful video.
Cool story
I'm a window too
This man saved me from pain. I was about to use a carbon steel at high RPM pushing softly to not snap the bit
Another few points of advice for everyone:
1. You are sometimes better off speeding up at the end of a hole (if you pushed too hard at the end of the hole) because you can potentially chip the corners of the bit, instantly ruining it. You can usually feel it before it is going to happen. In the video, you can see when his drill bit is pulled through steel on the spiral rapidly because he pushed too hard at the end and it grabbed a burr. This isn't an issue in aluminum but it is in steel. You will also have a better finished hole and will avoid "ripping" the large chips out at the end.
*You may actually consider using your drill's clutch function to avoid chipping at the end, and to avoid hurting your wrist*
2. If you are not concerned with the surface finish, you can use the chuck of the drill itself to clean up the chips on the hole instead of using a chamber bit or larger bit like he uses in the video for the simple purpose of allowing a bolt to pass through.
3. If your drill bit has a split point (meaning the two cutting edges at the tip come to a single point), you do not need a pilot hole. If your drill bit has a standard, more common, chisel tip (meaning that the cutting edges do not fully reach the point of the bit, and there is a small line in the center instead of a point), you need to use a pilot bit the same size or slightly larger than that small center line.
4. Use proper form. Wrap your body around the drill. Besides pushing hard, creating a rigid structure out of your body and the drill makes you a human drill press. Drill presses and milling machines have great rigidity above all else. By not being rigid, your drill bit will wear unevenly and you risk tilting the bit potentially snapping it or jamming it in a hole.
Thanks great info.
Going to slow at the end... did that 4 times in a row today... where are you when I got projects to work on
We’re drilling through steel flat bars to install a joiner plate for barn door sliders. It’s a very precise process. A little nerve wracking for steel drilling newbies. Your tutorial was very helpful. Thank you.
Follow up: Our drilling project went flawlessly thanks to this video! 👍🏻🤗
Really wasn't as hard as you thought...
Not sure if you are even still on this, but I wanted to say Thank You! Drilling through steel is difficult, but your tips helped me get my task done much faster than when I was trying on my own. I was drilling parallel to the floor, very slowly. I tried with all my might to put enough pressure on, but no go. As soon as I started drilling vertically, I made some nice curls.Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
I was always told by older techs that I were drilling incorrectly, but were never taught on how I was doing it wrong, until now. Thanks, great video!
That is when you ask " how do I do it right?"
Ok, slow down, lots of pressure, use plenty of lubricant. Check, Wife says about bloody time! ;-)
Love this comment 😂😂
LOL FUNNY LOVE THIS COMMENT LOL
LOL Haaaa great
Use a big bit too
Why do Brits have "bloody" noses?
Ditto to other comments; I wish I had seen this before I started drilling on 3/8" plate for the first time! At least only crappy bits were sacrificed during the learning process... you replicated a couple of my perennial mistakes perfectly! VERY helpful, thank you!
Thank you very much. As a new widow I’m doing a lot of things my husband used to do for me. I found your video very helpful.
Thank you for being one of the few vids on TH-cam properly explaining this. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
After searching through TH-cam for the answer of how to drill through hard steel, I finally find the real answers in an oasis of comments sence, thank you for your great experience and knowledge.
Thank you so much for such a helpful explanation and demonstration! Was having trouble using a drill press for the first time drilling 2-3mm diameter holes in a 4mm diameter steel rod..broke a couple of tiny drill bits at 200 RPM because I couldn't tell if I was applying too much or too little pressure and couldn't see how the bit was interacting with the rod. ...the first thing you explained about ditching the oil was a huge help - I immediately felt more comfortable being able to see what was actually happening since the oil wasn't blocking my view of the material surface. And then having the confidence to push harder and recognize what an ideal chip looks like was hugely helpful. I also switched over to brand new carbide bits instead of HSS steel bits, and it made a tremendous difference. Thanks again!
Today after arc welding together two steel pipe, I tried to drill a big hole through them, but I got the drill bit melted, and it broke (material was already hot, and I used maximum speed on drill). I searched on youtube to learn what did I wrong, your video was the first that I found, and now I know how not ruin my next drill bits, big thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. After smoking three or four drillbits I decided to look up the proper way to drill in metal and your knowledge and techniques are spot on. Thank you so much!
I have been making the most common mistake as described on drilling too fast on metal. Thanks for the lesson:)!
Thank you so much! I never had any metal working courses or experience even in the military. As a hobbyist, most of my experience is with soft wood, but occasionally I have a need to work with light metals. This video answered a lot of questions and eased my fears.
I have been drilling wrong for my entire life. You have no idea (maybe you do actually lol) how much you have helped me today as I get ready to finish my kayak trailer. I have to drill two more holes that I have been dreading like you cannot imagine and you just saved my mental state and my entire day. THANK YOU!
your advice helped me figure out why I couldn't drill a hole through my PC case chassis. I wasn't applying enough pressure to by my drill gun and a little bit of clipper oil on the drill bit tip helped 100%. Thanks.
I own a steel construction company so I've drilled through a lot of metal and I use these tips all the time. Normally i use a drill press when i can. My friend gave me his Rapidrill and i bought my whole team some because it's perfect for my field of work
Brilliant video easy to understand thank you for this! I'm a jeweller and have been trying to drill metals for a while had no luck was drilling too fast with no pressure from above! Will definitely try this tomorrow thank you! X
I need to drill a hole in a piece of metal for a floating shelf, Need to add cooling oil to my other oils for the home. I have a drill that has a slower setting now I know why, cool. Saving this for my grandson to educate him on the proper way to drill a hole in metal. I am so happy I decided to go online to check out how to do this kind of job, now I am ready to drill those holes I need. Stamping the metal first also, good idea. Great instructions, thank you!
Great video! A year in a fabrication shop opened my eyes to the fact that lubricant is a HUGE deal when drilling.
Good explanatory video Darrell, I've been drilling that way now for over 30 years, low speed, oil, big chips, keeping the bit cool. Cheers.
You’re so knowledgeable! I’ve got a lot of drilling to do tmrw so doing some research to get it done fast, I’ve learned so much thanks so much!! I’ve been doing it wrong for so long!!
I cannot believe how many drills I have dulled, and wasted money on buying new ones. Thank you for this valuable instruction that will make me see things differently from now on!
Sadly my supervisor is in heaven. My dad was the king of repairing everything but thanks to your brilliant explanations I've just managed to repair my glass shower screen fixing putting screws through it. I had never drilled through metal before, it went like a dream and it was tricky.
a very clear explanation all the way through, thanks for the vid.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, was a tremendous help for us today! Had a serious struggle with a concrete/ironbeam wall. New drill, bit of oil easy! :)
You are my supervisor. Thanks for the help. Drilled some metal today and your tips were extremely helpful. 🙏
You are an actual legend sir. I couldn't figure out why it wasn't drilling a hole through a thick sheet of metal. Was just going as big as I can and as I fast as I can. Turns out I needed to do the exact opposite! Think this may be the only tutorial on TH-cam I've tried that works. Very concise and explained each point in detail so I understand why it works. Thanks.
I don't know how much to like this video because of how accurate it is
I've never drilled into metal and was never feeling fit for the task but that changed now.
I like the details you go through, and explaining why you do it the way you do.
Thanks, applying pressure and slowing the drill down changed everything for me. Got muscle aches but the job is done!!!!
Thanks for posting this, Darrell. I live in the UK, and have 20+ years of industrial fabrication/assembly experience, but still found your video very informative. I've also seen a lot of the mistakes you mentioned...especially from youngsters new to metalwork etc. They could do a lot worse then watch what you're doing.
I am new to drilling holes in metal so am happy I decided to watch a video about the proper way to do it before I started the project. Saving this for my grandson to watch, this is a great teaching tool.
You are a real good teacher...Very good
Just got done using your method it worked perfectly drilled some holes in a aluminum skateboard deck Thank you for the good information
Thanks for such a good video on drilling. I learned much more than I expected!
Sir,
Thank you for sharing your experiences and enlightening as a true Master.
Thanks, very helpful. Clear videography. Appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge!
Thanks Mr.Darrel. I had to drill nearly 170 holes of 4mm. Had difficulty in doing it. Your instructions were very useful. Thanks once again.
Very good. I was going to go to a machine shop and have them drill a hole in angle iron. With your help, drilled the hole at home.
Thank you for the video. Learned a lot.
very helpful. Before this video i made same mistake that explain in video. Drilled to fast and no result. I learned lot. Than you very much.
Parasania Sandip Now you can learn the difference between “Two” and “Two”. Ask a third grade student, moron.
Between "Two" and "Two" or "Too" and "Two". How can you call someone a moron and make a grammar mistake too?
LOL
@@lucidbarrier whoaaa... What a relieved!! You said it... Killed the Nazi (grammar) bulleyes with a single bullet.. I can't find nicer words to tell him that without hurting someone.. and it's tormented me inside lol... Anyway thanks bro
how vital it is, using correctly making sure that our tools last us a long time is one of the most crucial things people overlook. Thankyou so much, the video was very informative, simple and to the point.
Dear Darrell, thank you for your clear and loud pronunciation. It is very unique. Most of publishers are speaking indistinctly. I have listened to the lesson with great pleasure.
Thank you for your tutorial. It's very important and informative.
this video was really helpful thanks so much
Wow! I didn't know I was doing it all wrong all those years I could have save many drill bits had your video been available many years ago. Thanks for your training!
You're a Master Craftsman AND an Excellent Instructor. Thank you!
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Hey bro thanks a lot for this valuable info... I use to drill too fast & big curls did not came... Just powder came... I use to blame the drill bits.. I was sooo wrong.. Thanks a ton love from india❤️🇮🇳
Glad I watched this before drilling 3/16ths steel. Drilled slowly with downforce and using oil as recommendedand, resulting in nice, long metal shavings and no damaged bits. Using the step bit to clean up the edges worked great. Made sure to frequently vacuum the sharp metal shavings, to keep the work area safe.
Very helpful video, thank you. I was drilling through aluminum today, not applying a lot of pressure, because I was scared of snapping the bit if I pushed too hard. Now I know that this is fine to do. Thanks!
wish I had seen this before killing 3 bits. Thanks for the video.
scottecooke lmao same
same here hahah
I just smoked 3 bits yesterday. Must be something about trying 3 times before realizing there's something seriously wrong.
Before I put it in hammer drill setting!.
Shit I killed thousands
Thank you so much very useful information👍👍👍
been lookin for those bits for quite a while now, thank you for showing me.
One of the most important videos for new steel workers. Thank you!
Very useful info, thanks
"if you have any questions, please go to your supervisor" lol
Thank you I so needed this lesson. You are a great teacher.
Best explanation I've seen on TH-cam. Thank you.
" you want BIG chips ! " , very good advices and very good english speaking ( not my native language so I appreciate clear english )
Very good ADVICE, indeed.
Thank you great to have an informative video without the pointless Hollywood sound effects fighting against machine noise.
Used a 1/32” bit and drilled a 1/3” hole through brass. The bit was cool and didn’t snag once. Thank you for teaching me The Way of The Drill
I’m over here thinking the batteries on my drills are going bad!! This is one of the most informative videos I’ve come across on TH-cam as a DIYer. Thanks for sharing this knowledge
I disagree about not needing cutting fluid on aluminum. Aluminum has an annoying habit of heating up and bonding to the drill bit and piling up in the flutes. This material can wedge in hole and break the drill bit.
Cutting fluid lowers the temperature of the aluminum and prevents this. Other than that great video!
Yet, the video was flawless. 💁🏻♂️🕴
Agreed, and use a good cutting oil for Aluminum. Not the same oil that you use for steel.
Great instruction I was doing it all wrong, way too much speed and smoke
This man knows how to teach. And i learned my lesson well. I burned so many drill bits in the past by going full speed like a maniac. I'm gonna take it slow and steady from now on. Just like this professor taught me. Very grateful for this.
LOL! This was very enlightening! Thank you. I'm a jeweler (learning Machining at home) and after your video, I got through a precision drill through mild steel with just a pilot drill and my final size in a couple of seconds each!
Well I feel a bit stupid after watching this. Was doing literally everything wrong lol
And all this time i was Blaming my Harbor Freight Bits..!!!! lol
Me too
HECTOR MUELA,
I was buying tungsten carbide and diamond drills.
Awesome video, lots of good advice. Top notch narration too. Thanks for taking the time to help others.
You have taught me a lot, excellent way to explain. Well done and highly appreciated
"Long live the Republic"
..oh wait, this isn't Sootch00 channel!
You sound like him.
Instructions are confusing ended up getting my girlfriend pregnant
Ricos Ruffneck Gaming That happens when you over drill
if you got your girlfriend pregnant using drill bitts and power tools you are one ova kind my friend.
Me too, don't hate me bro. Take good care of my kid, okay!
You use the wrong bit from a stranger.
Did u use a sharpie and hold it firmly
Thank you. It was a wonderful demonstration. I learned something today I thought I couldn't do because I don't not have the high quality branded drill bits...apparently I didn't know...so thank you for teaching us the basics of metal drilling. Cheers👍
Great video - very helpful and I love the deadpan delivery. Cheers!
where is the tool room, I can't find it. My wife says she does not know either.
David
I'm still looking for my supervisor
Surely you should sharpen a dull bit not throw it away?
lol he said put it in the tool room, I don't have a tool room? so I sharpen my bits.
@@jaymanxxxx,
First,. I'd have to learn how to sharpen drills. I suppose it requires special equipment.Fortunately, I suppose there are videos on how to do it.Good ol' TH-cam.
Just drilled through some iron gate in order to move the hinge higher. Made the those mistakes and managed to finish my holes before the drill kicked into overload protection. Will follow your tips next time and save myself time and money.
Thank you for your lesson sir. It makes a word of difference when I'm drilling like you have taught
I noticed that you are drilling at an angle. I thought you were supposed to drill straight up and down vertically
It’s an optical illusion. He is drilling square to the material in both directions.
Awesome video! I'm getting ready to drill into the steel rails of my utility trailer to add some D-rings and found this very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for the thorough lesson Darrell.
Great video! You really know your stuff and show everything clearly!
Thank you very much for this video. Had the right bit but was going too fast, not enough pressure and no pilot hole! Man that thing was smoking!
Becomes a piece of cake following this guide! Great content, thanks
Excellent. You corrected my two biggest mistakes. Moving the drill bit back and forth and using the wrong speed. Thx
Doing a metal fab apprenticeship and currently setting up a small back garden workshop, great video
I have no idea what you do for a living but I’m sure that it paid off I took your advice and it helped me 100% I’m a nurse but I’ve always respected and appreciated construction carpentry so I thank you for taking the time to making this video
Thank you. Was looking for this advice all my life. The number of new drill bits I ruined after 2 holes and I always thought it’s the quality.
God bless
I’d never drilled metal before. Watched this video, then quickly and easily drilled nine holes in a metal wall bracket. Thanks so much!!
Excellent video, Darrell - I learned a lot, thank you!
I only wish you'd made more as I'm sure you have so much wisdom to impart to those of us still learning...
Wow, great lesson, and improved my ability to drill metal unbelievably, thank you!