Drill Bit For Metal Door Frame

Some projects call for specific drill bit sizes but a bit set that includes sizes from 1 16 inch to 1 4 inch will handle many jobs around the home and workshop.

Drill bit for metal door frame.

These are best for hardwood softwood pvc fiberglass and steel. This is the first time i learnt to drill screw into metal door from our city s famous blacksmith who has more than 40 years experience of making iron gates. Then use a center punch with a hammer to tap a small indent right. Regular drill bits can t cut through steel so you need a heavy duty hard drill bit to do the job.

The least expensive twist bits are made of high speed steel hss and these basic bits are just fine for most metal drilling tasks. Drill bits are often classified by the materials from which they are manufactured and the coatings applied to them. Amoolo hex shank drill bit set 13pcs set 3 pcs free premium 4341 hss titanium impact hex drill bits for wood steel metal plastic quick change design 1 16 1 4 4 4 out of 5 stars 181 12 99 12. We have door dollies door holders door bars frame setting toolz vix bits planers and mortisers specialty screws and bits and more.

Major credit cards accepted. There are two types of drill bits that you can count on for metalworking projects. Titanium drill bits are high speed steel drill bits hss that have a titanium oxide coating. High speed steel hss drill bits are used for drilling wood light metals fiberglass and pvc.

Black oxide coated drill bits are more durable than standard hss bits and the coating helps the drill bit resist rust. Equip a power drill with a 3 8 inch metal cutting drill bit and drill four pilot holes through the door at each inside corner of the square. Please forgive me if this is too basic but someone else might find it useful. Drilling steel is not like drilling wood.

To drill the hole first locate where you want it with a pencil. They are very hard and corrosion resistant. For phone orders call 954 448 6872. The chuck on a hand drill or drill press secures a drill bit to the tool along the bit s.

If you ll be drilling a lot of holes or need to drill through hard abrasive metals like stainless steel or cast iron spend a couple bucks more for black oxide or a cobalt steel drill bit for metal. You can add larger bits 5 16 inch 3 8 inch 7 16 inch and 1 2 inch bits if you need them.