Step Bit Showdown

[ICTRock]

 

[pbrommer]

This guy does great testing. Very thorough in his setup and trying to make it fair testing.

 

[Erik S]

I’ve seen some of his vids. Wanna save me some time and just tell me which one was the winner?

 

[Feral Feline]

I’ve seen some of his vids. Wanna save me some time and just tell me which one was the winner?

Godot yes, I want to save you the time and pain; and save anyone else interested in doing the step-bit showdown...


"This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results."

SPEED:
Kseibi was #1 in speed about 4 sec,
DeWalt second... about 6 sec
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After that mild-steel I stopped watching...
Sorry, I couldn't take any more: "and the ... and the ... and the .. .and the ... and the ... and the ... and the ... and the ..."
He needs to write out a script that eliminates redundant wordiness.


Somebody stole my DeWalt bits case (also with a few cheap step bits in it);
I recently replaced the bits with cheaper bits, but sprung for better DeWalt step bits I got on sale.

 

[Feral Feline]

I should say that in spite of some sentiments in the post above, I do appreciate the gentleman's efforts.

I scrolled through the timeline...

 

[Erik S]

You're the best @Feral Feline.

I've got a set of three Dewalt ones. I mostly just use one of them that has finely graduated steps since it hits all the pedal hole sizes I need. I've been real impressed with it, but it's nice to get some confirmation that I'm not missing out on some fancier one.

 

[pricklyrobot]

I mostly just use one of them that has finely graduated steps since it hits all the pedal hole sizes I need.

I used to struggle a bit with getting hole sizes exactly right. Then one day I sat down and actually measured all my hardware components with calipers, and realized that I just needed a Metric stepped bit.

Drilling is much easier now

 

[Feral Feline]

Sure, if you want accurate drilling, use metric;
but if you can't drill in a straight line and need wiggle-room to line up pots, best stick to imperial.

Or so says a friend.

 

[pricklyrobot]

All I know is, anything with goofy shit like 7/32 written on it is going straight in the trash!

My old unibit went in 2mm increments: 4/6/8/10/12
I got a new set that has one like that, and also one that goes in 1mm increments: 4/5/6/7…mm
Should be handy for any fine tuning of holes that may be needed.