What is a Step Bit and Why Should You Use it

A step bit is a conical-shaped drill bit that can drill various hole sizes without having to change bits. If you’re going to be drilling into sheet metal, thin acrylic sheets, plywood, and plastic laminate, this is a tool you’re going to want to know about.

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[therealdownunder]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it. Taught me more than my dad ever has about this stuff.

[TBoneJazzer]

Posthumous thanks to Mr. Hazelton. I already have a use for them. Love his show!

[diezelkable]

Thank you so much, I saw a set of on sale at Harbor Freight and no clue what to use them for. A very handy drill bit to have in your arsenal of tools. 👍

[BagoGarde]

great explanation ..very simple straight forward

[muhammadnazar]

Thank you sir. Really appreciate your explaination.

[greensteve]

Great vid! Short and straight to the answer.

[Boyo]

I have been using them since the late 80's. A time saver having to change bits.

[jer]

quick, well explained, just a good video!!!!

[lisachristoph]

Very handy bits, i own three of them of various sizes.

[RedRose]

Thank You. I learned something new about tools

[sfgwl]

Do you recommend cutting oil for drilling ½" diameter holes [with cobalt step drill bits] in 1/32" 430 stainless steel sheets?

[tennissir]

Well done video. Can a regular drill do this ? Should the surface around the hole be sealed with anything to prevent rust, etc ?

[SalPc]

Thanks I didn't know it was for sheet metal

[bunyip]

I need to put a zerk in a stabilizer link, would this leave less shavings on the inside than a standard bit?

[AceGoodheart]

Would that drill bit work okay on zinc plates?

[rul]

How thick can the wood be to use the step bit?

[tonyelberg]

Thanks mate I bought one but have never used it 😂😂

[Eatcrow]

Anyone else notice the video was reversed? The step drill bit was going “backwards” against the rotation of normal drills 🧐

[wfemp_]

So a bit cuts a hole the size of it's diameter? :P

[curtisyue]

So, youre not supposed to it on thick steel pylons? Awkward... 😅