Description of π§ Highly Durable 8 Inch Carbide Tool by Klein Tools: Model 31852
Cuts quick, precise holes in stainless steel, mild steel, iron, copper and brass sheet up to 3/16-Inch (5 mm) thick. Split point pilot drill bit prevents bit walking. Integrated flange prevents the operator from drilling beyond the sheet metal. Conduit and pipe sizes: 1/2-Inch (13 mm). Uses replacement pilot bit 31874.
If you're looking for a bit that cuts stainless steel, look no further! I used lithium grease to cut through a 16 gauge stainless steel sink. He did his job well and took maybe 5 minutes. Keep the RPM low. It comes with a speed chart and then all you have to do is check the drilling speed and try to adjust it. Very happy with this purchase after two other bits blew.
Bought this to install an NMO antenna Wishring HH-N2RS Dual Band Automotive Cellular Antenna UHF VHF 400-470 136-174MHz NMO. The bracket was very tight on the hole but it didn't leak at all. Tram 1250 NMO 3/4" 17ft RG58 Coax Rooftop Antenna with UHF PL259 Connector for Yaesu Kenwood HYT Vertex Icom Cellular Devices. The bit was easy to use and cut a very clean hole in my F150.
Excellent for drilling 3/16 steel. problems. Catch, bind and cut carbide teeth when drilling plumb. recommend replacement. Make sure you also have a spare guide nozzle, which is held in place by a socket head screw, will loosen and become so stiff that it will break when you put it down. in every bond, as with every steel drill