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IRWIN Step Drill Bit, 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Step, 1/4-Inch Shank (10231) IRWIN Step Drill Bit, 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Step, 1/4-Inch Shank (10231) IRWIN Step Drill Bit, 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Step, 1/4-Inch Shank (10231)

IRWIN Step Drill Bit, 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Step, 1/4-Inch Shank (10231)

IRWIN Step Drill Bit, 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Step, 1/4-Inch Shank (10231) IRWIN Step Drill Bit, 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Step, 1/4-Inch Shank (10231) IRWIN Step Drill Bit, 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Step, 1/4-Inch Shank (10231)
$ 18.00

Score By Feature

Based on 249 ratings
Value for money
9.90
Durability
9.50
Longevity
9.73

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Product Description

It is easy to use this product
Despite its high durability, this product is not indestructible
USA manufacturing is responsible for this product
It is faster to drill through thin materials with the same drill bit because you don't have to change drill bits. As each drill size is used as a pilot, it acts as a guide for sizing the next size up.
This cutting edge provides greater control and a round hole, every time, thanks to the single-flute construction.
These drills are ideal for drilling holes into thin materials such as stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminum, plastic,
With the new Speed Point tip, you can penetrate faster than before and they will not walk so easily. Drill chuck is prevented from slipping with a 3-faltted hex shank.
An easy way to identify drill diameters is the printing of the diameters on the flute.
It is faster to drill through thin materials with the same drill bit because you don't have to change drill bits. As each drill size is used as a pilot, it acts as a guide for sizing the next size up.
This cutting edge provides greater control and a round hole, every time, thanks to the single-flute construction.
This drill is ideal for drilling holes into thin materials such as stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminum, plastic,
It penetrates faster than previous Unibits and prevents walking, over distances greater than 1200 meters. Drill chuck is prevented from slipping with a 3-faltted hex shank.
An easy way to identify drill diameters is the printing of the diameters on the flute.

Questions & Answers

In terms of copper sheet thickness, what is the thickest gauge this tool Thanks a lot! ?

The drill works for drilling 1/4" thick stainless steel so it should also work for drilling whatever thickness of copper sheet you need.

What size wood will this work for?

It is my pleasure to serve you as Irwin Tools' customer. As a company we strive to deliver superior services and quality products for our customers. We recommend the Irwin Tools Unibit #1 1/8-Inch Bit for the best results. From one inch to one half inch Steps of an inch Bit for 1/4-inch drilling The inch Shank (10231) is for use with metal, but it can also be used with

Can I use this with a 20V max drill driver from Black & Decker?

If your drill has a 1/4 drive shank, you will need a 1/4 drive bit or any unibit. There are few drills that are 1/2" unless stipulated to be so, in which case it would be heavier duty

Can stainless steel be used with this?

If you want to work on stainless steel, you can do it in this way- Our Unibit Cobalt HSS can be found here 10231CB is the part number for this component.

Selected User Reviews For IRWIN Step Drill Bit, 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Step, 1/4-Inch Shank (10231)

A versatile solution
5/5

The tool was used to drill holes inside the bed of my truck in order to install an aftermarket accessory. The drill bit drilled through the metal with no problems! The hole was clean on the front, and splayed out on the backside. I marked where I needed to stop with a sharpie and got it to stop on the mark without any problems. It just appears that the measurements did not quite line up perfectly with the "steps" and, after drilling 6 holes, it doesn't appear that they are staying as precise as they should be. In general, however, I am pleased with this and will use it for a number of.

Daxton Sanders
Daxton Sanders
| May 27, 2021
Quality and longevity are assured
5/5

I am the third Unibit of this size I have owned in the last 10 years it is not that they are poorly constructed, it is just that I am using them frequently. The only way I have found to cut gasket foil, if I do not have a punch that size, is to use this bit (it requires My list of uses for it keeps growing as I find new uses for it. The biggest difference between this and the other major brands in this style is that this one lasts the longest of all These tapered bits are used as impact On 1/8" titanium sheet (prepunched starter hole) I have run it at 7,500 rpm without incident and at 2 rpm as slow as I wanted. If you compare Unibits to HF or other expensive brands, you'll find they are less expensive, but you get quality and a long.

Remy Lara
Remy Lara
| Aug 11, 2020
This is a worthwhile investment
3/5

The Unibit definitely did wonders for me as an electrician. In the next few days, I'll buy another new one so that I have a fresh backup of the current one since it's been over a year and a half already.

Marlon McPherson
Marlon McPherson
| May 06, 2021
You deserve to be treated
5/5

It is essential for all fabricators, craftspeople, mechanics, and diyers to have Unibits. They've been used at work for years, and I finally bought one for my Take a look at these. They are truly the best!.

Janelle Brewer
Janelle Brewer
| Oct 14, 2020
Probably one of the best Unibits ever
4/5

For anyone looking to use a snap toggle through metal studs, this is an excellent choice. (I am sure there are a million other uses but this is the one that I use daily. ) It feeds.

Faye Baird
Faye Baird
| Jul 27, 2020
I would not have been able to accomplish this project without it! I was able to simplify my life as the title suggests
5/5

The drill bit I used was regular and I had done some modifications to my truck. My endurance and strength had depleted after the first few holes, so I gave up all hope. During the drilling of the rest of the holes, I found that this bit made the hole a bit cleaner and faster. The knife cuts through it like.

Daleyza Lozano
Daleyza Lozano
| Apr 25, 2021
The device is great for drilling through metal studs to insert Snaptoggle anchors for mounting TVs
5/5

It is very effective for drilling into 1/2 inch metal studs. Compared to standard buys, it saves a lot of time and effort. It creates much cleaner holes as well.

Solomon Khan
Solomon Khan
| Dec 18, 2020
Great bit of information! I bought this as a replacement for the one I use in the gym
5/5

Those are well made items, but I just used them so much (and probably abused them a bit as well). These bits are perfect for drilling metal in muscle cars that I restore as a hobby. This drill bit leaves a very clean hole when drilling sheet metal (unlike ordinary bits). Besides thin metal (3/8" steel), I've also used it on thick metal.

Della Boone
Della Boone
| Apr 11, 2021

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