Best Annular Cutter? Fein, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Euroboor, Hougan, Hermes, S&F, Evolution, Steel Dragon

[@ProjectFarm]

Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Champion: amzn.to/3zMALZH Hougen Copperhead: amzn.to/3U7OX7Q Euroboor: no longer available on Amazon Hermes: amzn.to/3U967Sr Evolution: amzn.to/3U8XgA7 Jestuous: amzn.to/3E22tEe Steel Dragon: amzn.to/3T365dv S&F: amzn.to/3DDbjai DeWalt: amzn.to/3DC2H3C Unibor: amzn.to/3fv91Cd Slugger by Fein: amzn.to/3E2LHVG Milwaukee: amzn.to/3UmkFOi

[@ThemeParchive]

I am not ashamed to admit I had no idea what an annular cutter was before watching this, let alone what it would be good to use for. Now, I not only have an idea of what I’d use it for, but what ones to look for if I need it.

[@ProjectFarm]

This is a new tool category for a lot of people, and I've never owned one of these before now. Amazing way to drill large diameter holes!

[@mainelife6432]

I agree. I learned quite a bit today. Not sure if I will ever need what I learned, but that has never stopped me before. You never know when that little kernel of knowledge hiding in the far recesses of your memory may come in handy. Thanks Todd!

[@Grasshopper.80]

I guess we’re all here to learn.

[@Killawife]

Me neither. I would believe that these drills are mostly for machine shops and not so much for DIY'ers. Not to say I wouldn't enjoy a 300 dollar set but wallet says nope, need food.

[@tonysheerness2427]

He comes up with new tools I have never seen.

[@JoeTheDIY]

Sometimes just knowing a tool exists can be a boon to projects. I had no idea there was such a thing! Thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@Boabreath]

There are also similar cutters designed to be used with hand drills, though I've also chucked them up in drill presses and Bridgeports. The set I have is made by Hougen (I think they call it "Rotacut") and is marketed for drilling out spot welds. They're much more versatile than that, though - I've even used them to drill 1" dia holes in 1/4" wall stainless pipe.

[@TheSilentButton]

@@flat-earther Put down the crackpipe.

[@timso522]

@@Boabreath we make some that have 2" depth of cut, as well as some that have 4" DOC, for cordless drills. All carbide tipped.

[@treesmantrees]

​@@timso522what's the 4" like to run in a corded hand drill?

[@ayparillo]

I've been building up a workshop and have bought SO many things off your recommendations. They've all been great! Thank you so much for your hard work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@UltraGamma25]

Same

[@epauletteshark1291]

GOAT KZbin channel🐐

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!!

[@JSFGuy]

Fax...

[@GOAT_GOATERSON]

True

[@PEKINFOOTBALL1]

Very true

[@brardshepp]

He does God's work

[@liftbikerun]

Your level of detail in your testing really is impressive. I really can't imagine going anywhere else for real world reviews of products. I have zero doubt you've saved your subscribers a considerable amount of money and headache over the years. Thank you!

[@sylviaknutcecily]

Definitely! I'm one of them. 🙂

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@pauldean7690]

I have bought at least 10 different items because of Project's comparisons

[@maxcactus7]

Add me to the list of Todd's fans. I've purchased several products based on his testing & recommendation and have been very happy with each purchase and saved a lot of time and money in the process. Thanks Todd/Project Farm!

[@ZincOxideGinger]

Whenever I remember beforehand, I look for a Project Farm test video before I go shopping.

[@paulsmith9341]

I learned about annular cutters 14 years ago when I was building a front bumper for my Jeep. I was amazed how quickly I drilled a one inch hole all the way through a quarter inch wall 2x2 steel hitch receiver!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@markbeasley5322]

I've bored thousands of holes at work with annular bits. Usually 1 3/16 holes in 1 1/4 mild steel with a mag drill. We use copious amounts of coolant and the euroboor carbide bits usually last for several hundred holes. I think lots and lots of coolant is the secret lol

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@user-super-user]

Your right there, need flood cooling on ab annular cutter we nornally use rotabroach cutters

[@1pcfred]

Tungsten carbide doesn't really need to be cooled. That's because tungsten carbide has a very high melting point. 2,785-2,830 °C (5,045-5,126 °F Carbon steel melts at 1425-1540°C (2597-2800°F) So what you're cutting would be a puddle long before tungsten carbide started to soften up. But you will get a nicer surface finish using some cutting oil. We're going in dry!

[@EnlightenedSavage]

@@1pcfred Yes it does. The longevity of a cutter is directly correlated no matter what the material to temperature.

[@NOTNOTJON]

Well, yes and no. Tungsten Carbide has very high melting and working temps. Both in the 2500-2800C range. So it's true that you don't *need* cuttling fluid when using those bits to cut through steel. Having said that you'd be a fool to try. You would put needless stress on all your parts (not just the bit) and the heating cooling cycles would not be good for the overall duty cycle of the bit itself.

[@martyb3783]

I am always in awe of your attention to detail in your testing methods. Your attention to anything that would make the tests unequal or inaccurate is amazing. Well done!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@ShaughnessyMusic]

You've really changed the product testing game here on youtube, love your stuff! It would be great to see some testing on Vinyl Plank flooring, like you did for paint. It's so common for DIYers to use in their homes, more info for inexperienced consumers would be a huge boon

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@AnyMotoUSA]

Honestly could have used something like this a couple of years back. Mistakes were made on my selection...

[@F0XD1E]

I think some of the more common items you tested a few years ago might be worth a revist if there are new brands, altered supply chain, updated pricing etc. Bringing this up after looking at the car battery and jump starter videos today.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@grindersandgears3445]

^ I can think of a few in recent tests that didn't include brands I was curious about, The Pittsburgh brand locking pliers suck and the teeth round off quite easily, decided to take a chance on Bremen, a brand I'm unfamiliar with, I've only used 1 of them, and only once so far, but they seem like they'll at least hold up to moderate use unlike pgh brand. Was quite surprised Icon wasn't included in the ratchetting wrench video. HF has been pushing into higher quality tools for a while now, and it's nice to finally have a Craftsman replacement in Icon and some of the other new brands. I bought a new Irwin tap and die set recently after the tap and die video, again I've only used it once so far, but the die did a good job repairing the threads on a stud and doesn't have any visible wear. Picked up a set of PB Swiss screwdrivers when I had some seized screws in a pop-up headlight assy that I wanted to avoid having to drill out, everything else I already had was slipping, impact screwdriver(The hand tool you smack with a hammer, not a power tool) didn't seem to have any effect(video idea), but the PB Swiss screwdrivers were able to get them out in one piece. It really helps not having to buy things twice or more until you find a brand that offers a quality product at a reasonable price. Idk how many people actually take my suggestion, but I recommend this channel to a lot of people, it's a great resource for anyone into DIY or the trades.

[@Yamaha-1998]

I’d love to see hunting gloves

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

You rock dude!!! I'm so glad your channel grew exponentionally! You definitely need more recognition and companies should be looking at you for all of their quality control.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Melicoy]

Please Do Garage floor epoxy

[@rogerhodges7656]

@@ProjectFarm If you do a floor epoxy , please be sure to test polyurea.

[@lemurdreamur9257]

2.65m is certainly good recognition though, very impressive! 👏 😀

[@wingman1936]

I think many companies look at him and tremble....

[@mosfet500]

I've been machining over 40 years now, I don't buy and tools or cutters before watching if you tested them. Thanks again. One thing, once that high carbon steel gets overheated by a cutter the cutter is toast, that plate gets to 50 to 60 Rockwell C. I knew the carbides would come out ahead in the end, they'd be my choice!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Raye938]

I don't do a lot of tool related tasks but I watch your channel because I work in the sciences and your experimental design is top notch on nearly every (maybe all?) video I've watched and I can really appreciate the effort you put into your channel from that aspect. I've recommended it to a fair few PhD students for that reason.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@crazycamkalani]

Not sure if you've watched some of the older videos of his but it's awesome to see the progression in how things are tested on this channel too!

[@Raye938]

@@crazycamkalani by this time I think I have binged his entire series. The progression has definitely been noticeable but the early videos had a great starting level of quality which makes it just that much more impressive.

[@crazycamkalani]

@@Raye938 yeah absolutely, he hit the ground sprinting full speed and it's only gotten better over the years haha

[@Stylefront]

Just looked up your channels metrics and wow, how much traction youve gained in 12 months! This channel is fantastic, I am glad you are getting the traffic you deserve. Keep up the good work my dude!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Im a simple guy. I see Project Farm and I click. Didn't know I needed one of these. Been doing it the hard route. Now I know which one I'll be purchasing. Thanks PF!

[@ProjectFarm]

You're welcome!

[@l00nybin]

I'd never heard of an annular cutter before now, and have no use for one, but watching Todd put... anything... through its paces is always satisfying! Nice video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Dosbomber]

Yeah, I have no use for these monsters, but always fascinating to see new tools and how they stack up.

[@Porkchop1967]

This channel has educated me on things that I would never have known to exist.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!!

[@AndrewSpencer2]

I really got a lot out of this video. I use annular cutters daily, sometimes all day long. I used to be a hss slugger purist, but have recently got a carbide set from steel dragon, very similar in looks to the Champion. Now they're all I use. This is some of the best content on the Internet. PS- I'm learning to resharpen cutters on my surface grinder, if you want to send me any of those smoked ones to practice on, I might be able to get some more life out of them!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@lugnuts3447]

Hey Andrew I just so happened to have a whole case of various steel dragons I would say probably 50 bits. I am trying to sell to someone that needs em. Let me know if your interested

[@2lucky1957]

I was a machinist for 10 years in the 70's. Never heard of an annular cutter and really don't have much interest in machine work, but I watched every minute of this video and REALLY enjoyed it.

[@jimstewart8394]

put one of these in a bridgeport and it is outstanding.

[@danl.4743]

@@jimstewart8394 Yeap.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@David-xo8ci]

I haven't seen them being used in a mill ever, these days you'd use a u-drill for machining holes. For on-site work though, like drilling holes in an existing steel structure, you can't beat a mag drill. Incredibly useful stuff. I was at a job site where I had to drill hundreds if not thousands of holes in 8mm thick steel, I don't want to know how much time it would've taken with twist drills.

[@damascusraven]

One of, if not THE most practical tool-related channels out there, great as always!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Tyler-cf8jl]

Now we need him to test other KZbin channels so we know if there's any others worth watching

[@happyjoyjoy6976]

why go anywhere else when the best is on offer here.

[@MARCHOFTHESAS]

😂😂😂

[@TheSaw410]

Best comment 😂

[@DrFiero]

That AR500 steel is crazy tough stuff. We build 33' long side and end dumps (think giant dump truck), and that's the stuff the boxes are made of. It nuts watching these HUGE boulders get dropped into them, and there's usually barely a scratch.

[@DiscoFang]

The guy that drops off aggregates from the local quarry said he will not drive any truck that doesn't have the front face of the load box made of it. It backed-up the story I was told by a guy I worked with, that was driving a truck for a local earthmover as a weekend perk-job. Shifting large rocks for a landscaping job, he had to make an emergency stop and the whole load broke through the cab. Luckily he was pushed sideways against the door but had ongoing back problems that prevented him doing his main job for 2 years. One of those examples where both safety AND durability justifies the cost.

[@petermoto409]

A steel place I know makes bullet traps for shooting ranges. They use a lot of AR500. I got there to get scrap pieces to use for targets.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BryceKimball7.3]

@@petermoto409 the targets I buy are ar550. The 550 means 550 Brinnel hardness, so its a little harder than ar500. Holds up quite a bit better. TA targets and shoot steel offer ar550 targets.

[@davidswanson5669]

Nobody needs AR500, are the deer wearing Kevlar vests?!

[@paulholtzclaw8476]

I am super grateful for you taking the time to do these reviews. The practical methods you use give me confidence in your results. I’ve probably saved tons of money by watching your reviews before making purchases. THANK YOU!!! I’m a fan!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@electronicsNmore]

These annular cutters are pricey, but they really do a fantastic job. I had a Fein mag drill that used these. Thank you for another outstanding testing video!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@TandD1w]

Thank you! I had previously requested this test because I was tempted to buy the Milwaukee cutters. So glad I didn’t make the purchase.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! I'm glad this video helped in making your decision!!

[@johnputnam1440]

I’ve drilled untold 10’s of thousands of holes in an iron fab shop with a Hougan back in the 80’s before they had carbide tips. With the Lube they recommended, ours were fed internally rather than externally. We could drill 1000(?) holes with the HSS cutters before a resharpening. Mag drills have come a long way in 40 years! Very good demo/info with this video!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@JustRandomProjects]

Man I love the no fluff style of video. Tons of data and delivered fast. I like your style man!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@jjrizzles]

the hougen copperheads hold up well, used them at work to drill 1.5" thick bars at 31mm diameter, we drilled hundreds of holes per bit.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

What the heck are you making? Dang!

[@jjrizzles]

@@wallacegrommet9343 cell tower reinforcement bars, 1.5 thick, 3-5" wide and usually 20' long, bolted to the faces with specialty bolts known as ajax bolts, usually 3-6 per tower

[@gunner4544]

@@jjrizzles can you elaborate as to what makes Ajax bolts special? I googled them and it appears to just be another fastener manufacturer. Perhaps I missed something? Thx.

[@jjrizzles]

@@gunner4544 they're a fastener for holes you can't access both sides of, you use a special tool to insert them through the drilled hole, and it has a split washer that unfolds once through the hole so it can all be tightened from the outside.

[@MrEunderwood]

We use annular cutters all the time at work when the refinery has galled studs sheared or cut off in their equipment flanges. The carbide tipped cutters are where it's at if you're drilling B16 or B7 studs. If you want a fantastic mag drill, look into the MAB-1300. They're great and the bearings hold up to some serious abuse, so your chuck/arbor always runs true!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@verticallines212]

I love this dudes style, fast, knowledgeable and straight to the point, No BS! keep up the great work! much love NYC

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, and you are welcome!

[@deuterium8236]

The percentage of cobalt in HSS (expensive and unfortunately also used in lithium batteries) makes a huge difference in cutting edge durability. Always like your videos. You are the consumers report for people that do stuff, thanks.

[@1978garfield]

Plus he has never rigged a crash test to defame a vehicle becase someone in the office rolled one. Donut media has a video on how Consumer reports rigged the Suzuki Samurai roll over test. I can't take them seriously on anything now that I know what they did on that test.

[@markrainford1219]

I drove two Samurais over a period of ten years both on and off road. I pushed them to the limit, had them air borne both on and off road. Not once did I feel it would roll. Ever.

[@gungadinn]

For carbide tipped annular cutters to perform best, they need more speed than a high speed steel tool and much more down force. If you go back to the first test and double the weight used, you'll find that the carbide will shine compared to high speed tooling. Chip removal is important as well as a good lubricant. I drill high strength steel truck frames using a Milwaukee MAG drill and annular cutters. Boring a hole though 1/2" steel that Rockwell's 45-58, the carbide cutters work great. The key is don't allow the cutter to bounce, otherwise the carbide will chip and become almost worthless.

[@HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo]

I want you to know that because of you, since i'm in germany for a surgery, one day when I was up to it, I went to a local hardware store and got made in Germany tools for my mom. I know that german tools are some of the best, because of you. My mom is going to be *stoked* so thank you so much

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome@

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Well, Commander, you did it again! I'm glad I don't do a lot of drilling because I've thought about getting some annular bits but realize I'd end up tied in a knot in a corner or out in the highway after I stopped cutting flips. With no drill press, my options are pretty much suicidal BUT I sure like your drill press tests and the mag-drill when things get down to the short hairs. Your tests are aimed at us old standby guys results over a zillion dollar lab somewhere that's probably bought off to start with. I was surprised that the Milwaukee went belly up though. So THANKS for another A-PLUS one and hope all is well as the leaves finish falling and weather cools off. And of course, BLESSINGS to all yall!

[@ProjectFarm]

Hi Lewie, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! Great point about the annular cutters. I too was really surprised that the Milwaukee didn't hold up a lot better. Such an expensive set of cutters to dull so easily. Hope all is well and wishing yall many BLESSINGS!!!!

[@AttaXX3R]

Never knew I needed this, thanks Todd for making me spend more money on tools 💸💸💸

[@ProjectFarm]

You bet!

[@gus473]

😅 Yup! Yet worth it! 😎✌🏼

[@aaronedlund4008]

You have no idea how much you influenced me with my mechanic tools and choices!! Thank you so very very much!

[@joeball1st]

Best channel ever. Very cool comparison. Thank you for continually asking the difficult questions and keeping all of this entertaining.

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow, thank you!

[@calebcrossley8254]

Again great video as always! I appreciate how you always work products to their breaking point. This was great tortoise and hare story! The carbide teeth bits sure didn’t seem to start strong but in the end they were the only ones to make it to the finish. Great information to have!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@timso522]

That's because the RPM's were too low for the CT cutters. A higher RPM would allow them to eat the steel much faster.

[@joshuawise6518]

really appreciate you going through the time to do these so we as consumers know what we're getting into before purchase.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@ydna]

nice tests!! One small detail to consider, you mentioned it a few times but people might gloss over it. The less-aggressive cutters might be better to have for general-purpose work since they're intended to be used on the bigger variety of materials. The aggressive cutters are really only intended for softer things like aluminum, plastics, brass, etc where they can sometimes perform better, but need a rigid setup and some oomph behind the drill motor. It's something to consider if a person is trying to just buy one and done.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@stefanmarais2863]

Agreed, also something to note with carbide teeth you can usually run at a higher speed and feed (Milling) on harder materials compared to HSS, has to do with tool being able to run hotter at the cutting edge. For softer materials the higher cutting edge temps will "smear" the material and reduce cutting speed where with harder materials it will make the material you are cutting more ductile so it can be sheared off by the cutting tool. So point is have 1 for softer materials and 1 for harder materials.

[@MrFanntaz]

I am not sure if you would be interested in doing that , but testing different screw heads might be interesting . Hex vs Torx vs Phillips vs Slotted vs Square vs One-way.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@davehempstead9817]

One item I would like to see tested is the buffing wheels used to clear up headlight lenses. As our cars get older🎉 the lenses get cloudier and the light does not get through as well. This tool is not expensive but I worry about damage and do not want to replace the whole assembly. Thank you for all your hard work. Very fast paced clipped and worth the watching time.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@t0mn8r35]

This was a very interesting test because I had never seen this type of drill bit before. Well done as always.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@jeremyminnegan8541]

Awesome testing! I use anular cutters almost on a daily basis and carry a magdrill on my truck. I've almost exclusively used slugger but recently been testing some cheaper brands. Thanks for more to try! Never thought any would have a chance in ar 500..

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@tonywilson4713]

@@ProjectFarm If you do, do another series of tests try endurance testing in the metals they are meant to be used in. So if you're comparing HSS cutters try this. Drill 1 hole in Aluminum then 4 in mild steel and then repeat that sequence 3 or 4 or 5 times with a final hole in aluminum. In other words start in Aluminium and then every 5th hole is back in the aluminum. Don't worry about timing the mild steel. The aluminum is the test the mild steel is just for wear. If you graph the times for the aluminum you should get a fairly good representation of how they are holding up. The other thing to look at is the accuracy of the hole. Is it still the same diameter? That should tell everyone is how well they wear.

[@CALDues]

Love your absolutely unbiased reviews and your assurance that "we are going to test that" throughout, never fails to make me smile. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your content it's greatly appreciated. Sincerely, your newest subscriber

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

Great idea for a video. I've never used these, but will definitely be upgrading from my old hole saw kit.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

@@ProjectFarm You're welcome! And thank you, Todd. Your videos have helped millions to make smarter purchases. We definitely are grateful to you.

[@jacobohman24]

Another great day of watching these tests

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks again!

[@Captain-Donut]

‼️ Just like your grandma ‼️ Generational Knowledge Undeniably Honest We all love Grandmas 🙏❤️ Love from Scotland ❤️🙏

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@hunter-ie8mv]

Great video I love this format so much. I just feel like it is so much more comprehensive than having the rating sheet at the end. I don't know why but this feels better. Keep up the great content. I would love to see review of offset sheet metal snips.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@turdferguson814]

Hey Todd, have you thought about doing a farm-themed episode? Maybe a potting soil comparison or something similar? Either way, love your channel and your thorough nature. As a biologist, I love seeing people do good science. Keep it up! 👍👍

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Or lawn fertilizer? We know he has a mower!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@NONO-hz4vo]

The tricky thing about soil is generally the best deal and best soils for your area are going to be specific and probably purchased at a local yard. What soil you want in FL is going to be a lot different than something you want in the Dakotas. You could get generic potting soils but they are going to be a lot more expensive than getting something from your local yard.

[@turdferguson814]

@@NONO-hz4vo generic potting soils were exactly what I was referring to…..

[@turdferguson814]

@@NONO-hz4vo and I would disagree, slightly. If looking for garden bed mix, I could see adding local bulk products, but only for ease and relatively low price. Local products, unless produced by a large commercial facility, often have less consistency and less “technology” in the soil (advanced soil amendments, Biofungicides, other plant health additives). If you’re growing a garden outside, sure, the local stuff is just fine. But greenhouse-growing ANYTHING, you have to use commercial soil because, as a tropical and perennial grower, I need exact fertilizer concentrations, exact media consistency, exact media contents, etc., or my plants suffer from pest/disease/rot in the best case, or die en masse in the worst case. Totally get what you’re saying though. I hope my comments don’t come across as being a dickhead because that’s not at all how I intend them. Have a great day!

[@HughesEnterprises]

I use these at work all the time building tooling at Boeing. But we also only run them on mag drills at like 60RPM or less! Hougen and Milwaukee bits cut through 1-2” steel plate like butter. If you can keep them cool with a constant steam of cooling oil you can cut dozens and dozens of holes through thick steel steel before they ever get dull.

[@tjwatts100]

Mate - I love your delivery. Fast and snappy and even timelapse. Literally the opposite of some YT channels with their endless "filler"... I imagine it must take a long time to set up these videos and do the editing. I'd love to see a Project Farm "Behind the Scenes" video one day (if you haven't done one that I've missed) on how you do these...

[@jodolski]

If you haven't seen his older videos, you'll realize how much he's optimized his videos to be faster paced. He's done a really good job evolving even if it's subtle.

[@233kosta]

Minor correction: though it is now widely used for making target plates, AR500 is designed to be abrasion resistant, for use as wear plates in heavy mining equipment. The name is an abbreviation of "Abrasion Resistant, 500 Brinell"

[@lelandharper2099]

I’m glad you continued to test the Milwaukee even though it was dead, still fun to watch to see what it does

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@jurakarok3343]

Carbides are designed to operate well under high rpm, so the tools with carbide inserts were handicapped by the cutting speed tests. Check the package for manufacturer recommended surface feet per minute (sfm) to use the best rpm.

[@Sam-th4jl]

i doubt a 1hp drill press would have the power or rigidity to make a cut like that

[@jort93z]

I mean, "high speed steel" is also made to operate well under high rpm. I suspect the rankings wouldn't have changed much if you used the same, higher, rpm for all of them. If he used different rpms for all of them, the test would not be very useful.

[@chrishayes5755]

@@jort93z tools should be run at manufacturers recommended specs. that's the best testing methodology.

[@yaroslavpanych2067]

@@chrishayes5755 one issue: tools manufacturers are on their own, and builders are on their own. These are 2 independent branches of science. If you ask me, it is builers define what tool must be capable to do, and tool manufacturers build tool according to requirements, or suck huge ****. If the tool is not applicable to any demanding job, that is waste of resources to produce it.

[@ObservationofLimits]

@@jort93z nowhere near the rpm carbide should run at

[@ElementofKindness]

While very expensive, my best purchase for tools for my job was a magnetic drill press with annular cutters. So much safer and faster with larger holes and heavier materials. Zero regrets spending the money.

[@bryceanderson4864]

Strong agree. I don't quite need them for home use, but they're indispensable in the shop! We use Champions, btw.

[@cnew4682]

I've used Hougans (3/4")for a million holes in 16 gauge steel with much success.. AWESOME video again. Love your stuff!!!

[@jakeburnett6626]

Another awesome video. One thing that might be worth mentioning is that the carbide cutters while lasting much longer, are also harder to sharpen compared to the HSS versions.

[@T0tenkampf]

Can you even sharpen them? Hougen says you cant sharpen the Copperheads.

[@cwill2127]

Who cares if they last a lot longer anyway

[@kevinspacey5325]

Tool and cutter grinder here. . . . no they're not, you just don't have the training 🤣🤣

[@kevinspacey5325]

@@T0tenkampf lol, they're lying to you.

[@kevinspacey5325]

@@cwill2127 It lasts even longer when a tool maker like me can keep pushing them back .010" at a time, or even replace the carbide tips and completely recondition an old tool.

[@covishen]

This is definitely a pipe dream given the cost, but I'd love to see one for lawn tractors. Plus some of the attachments like snow blowers. Things like transmission and engine durability, ease of repairs, etc.

[@---l---]

I too wish Project Farm to test lawn tractors, especially the 2-wheel powered units for small property/ poor access

[@covishen]

@@---l--- Yes, I bought a used JD lawn tractor last year when I moved to my place in Northern Minnesota and it died after a year. I need to replace it very soon as I need the snow blower, but at what they are charging, I need an unbiased guide where to invest my money. I was told by the local JD dealer that my current blower attachment won't work on the newer models.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@G_Machine_Joe]

I find myself watching more for your witty quips and colorful descriptions. You never disappoint. 😁 Keep up the great work you do Todd

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@lanedexter6303]

Another fascinating and useful comparison test!👍 Though it might be a bit of a niche audience (wood heat users), a comparison of heat powered fans would be interesting. In fact, the Peltier & Seebeck effects are interesting in themselves. Thanks again for the video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@resurgam_b7]

This is a tool I had no idea existed, but it is a sensible upgrade to a twist drill or hole saw. It would have been nice to see one or both of those used on each of the tests to compare to the cutters to see how much more (or less) efficient the cutters are in comparison. Otherwise, very informative video! It was very impressive how some of the HSS cutters were able to make reasonable progress on the AR500. I've never had to drill AR500, but if I had before learning about these cutters today, I probably would have gone looking for an armor piercing bullet of the right size before I attempted using a regular drill bit or heaven forbid a hole saw.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@TimmyMoza]

I got a Hougen mag drill and using these hougen cutters to install accessories on my tractor bucket and other locations…. Perfect timing on this vid. Now I have options available beyond oem hougen….Thanks for doing this…

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

[@Lone-Wolf87]

That is a beautiful brutal test. You are going to give all the machinists with OCD an anxiety attack for sure.

[@SwiftyMcVeigh851]

For sure on the OCD thing with machinists.. especially the old skool traditional ones. The man I worked for, was what I would call an Enigma...I he wasn't doing machine work, his hobby was sailing around on lake Michigan...best man I've ever met.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@gunner6639]

Looking forward to this one! Thanks again and keep up the excellent work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@chriskelvin248]

Same here, I have used these in specialized industrial pipeline tools, but was not aware they had now trickled down to the consumer market awesome!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@chriswatson7488]

I use Unibor Cobalt cutters, as they've been the best for lasting a long time (mild steel), but the price is very competitive too.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@lukemeck]

Hey Todd, I am a woodworking and I'd love to see you test HVLP sprayers. They can be pricey but some aren't and these make or brake a good spray finish

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@gus473]

@@ProjectFarm See if they can apply lacquer as well as latex and alkyd enamel paint! 😎✌🏼

[@baaamakingbaaaa]

@@ProjectFarm I have a Titan Capsray 115 you can use. S.E. of kc

[@lotoox7299]

The Anest Iwata AZ3-HTE2 is probably the cheapest truly professional gun you can get atm. I did a few cars with it already and it's well worth the money.

[@clifford_2zero7]

Titan capsray user here! Its an expensive unit i think 1800 ish but it sprays anything. Paint, primers urethanes, water, oil, shellac, lacquer inside and out! I do a lot of fine paint work and with a experienced user you can get a perfect finish with any paint! I use it from trim to cabinets/ vanitys even used it to spray epoxy paint on the engine bay/underside of my Camaro! Water based is usually the one people struggle with because its thicker. No problem getting that super flat like glass finish with the capspray. Also easy to care of. Much less of a pain than an airless type sprayer.

[@stevekemble8911]

Amazing. I think I have seen these before but passed them by, now they are on my list. Why do I always feel the need to buy something after watching your videos? Great job!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@deogood4060]

Another great video! Ex-machinist here, you should/need to run the carbide bits at a higher speed than high speed steel or cobalt bits. Carbide can endure more heat and work better at higher RPMs.

[@tomstiel7576]

only if flooded with coolant,hard to do in the field

[@deliman1211]

@@tomstiel7576 carbide can get hot, it just has to stay hot. it doesnt like thermal shock

[@orangedream267]

Carbide in general doesn't have as sharp edges as HSS, so you'll see poorer performance in soft stuff like AL. If you want to see better performance you'd have to spin her faster. General rule is 3x what you'd run HSS. Not sure if that's what you'd do with annular cutters, but I'd definitely run it faster than 250 rippems.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@asianbakerman]

Dude, I probably wasn’t the only one who suggested this a few months ago, but THIS IS AWESOME! Thanks, Man!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for suggesting the video idea!

[@AmalgmousProxy]

I'd be very interested in seeing a comparison and testing of the different types of locking washers and their effectiveness or lack thereof. Along with their effect on fastener torque ratings and points of failure. Such as Split washers and their different grades vs wedge type vs serrated vs spiral ribbed vs internal toothed vs external toothed vs internal/external toothed etc. Even the bizarre double spiral lock washer.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@markrainford1219]

I thought that the general consensus was that they don't work. If it's critical, wire them, like in aircraft. Otherwise nyloc or adhesive.

[@AmalgmousProxy]

@@markrainford1219 That's why I'd like to see them tested.

[@jerleh261]

The champion brand is an American company with the tools made in US and/or Switzerland. In any case, this channel is 2nd to none. Thanks for the great content 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@pflaffik]

Use pilot pin whenever possible, you can see in the shots here that they can wobble a bit when initiating the cut, and they shouldnt. No.2 is coolant, its not really optional when cutting in steel, and contrary to what lotsa people think, “i will feed it slowly so dont need cooling”, it actually gets hotter when cutting slowly, almost all of the heat is in the removed material so in an emergency with no cooling you can feed faster.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@philiperino6352]

💡For your next video you should test how different fuel lines/fuel line materials hold up when submerged in gasoline. I changed an in-tank fuel line recently and used the wrong kind, made a mess when the fuel line broke down... there's not a lot of information online about it and there's tons of companies overcharging for 'submersible' fuel lines.

[@codyl271]

I'd like this video too tbh, I paid $30 a foot for so-called submersible fuel line a while back and I still to this day feel like I got cheated. Would be cool to see if spending that kind of money is neccesary for submersible fuel lines...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@patrickkiggins4150]

When I am planning a project I always find the need for some new equipment, tools, etc, so the first thing I do is to go to your site and see if you have tested the items I want. Your testing parameters truly do test the items for their effectiveness, and durability, and when compared to the cost of the items I am able to make the best choice.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@cowthedestroyer]

Yeah you need to compensate your speeds and feeds. I recommend picking up a machinists handbook that will tell your the proper speeds and feeds for all sorts of materials tool materials and cutters. The machine will also tell you if you need to go faster or slower and is a learning curve to say the least.

[@marcman94]

Thank you for another great video! I would like to see some behind the scenes video on how you develop your testing methodology. For this video for example, the carbide tipped ones might prefer a different speed/weight on the drill than the HSS ones do. (I've heard they prefer higher speeds and lower weight) So how do you decide in what parameters to test with? Great work as always and I'm looking forward to more!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@keithlincoln1309]

Always a very detailed test. Really appreciate all the time you put into these videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇸 We're actually struggling with this at work. We have to cut though damaged SS locks with a mag drill. It's not working out too well. Maybe some of these carbide tipped bits will work🤔

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@troybabs]

Hey PF, have you ever thought about testing electrical connectors, and the different methods of splicing wires together, along with their strength or weakness? I'm currently having a hard time deciding which way to go connecting some automotive wiring together... might make for an interesting test. Cheers.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Low_Rent]

Thank you for always stating where the products are made so I can better choose which one to buy.

[@MotivateThis]

I would love to see a comparison of self-etching paint/primer for aluminum. Adhesion and durability testing would be much appreciated.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@adamray2305]

The best thing about the HSS cutters, is that you can sharpen them when they get worn. For the Carbides, you have to send them out for sharpening

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ObservationofLimits]

I would be very surprised to see a shop with the equipment to resharpen one of these. Also carbides would probably have new inserts brazed in rather than reworking them

[@lennart637]

You can sharpen carbide with diamond files. And yes they get sharpened and not resoldered, which would mess up the alignment.

[@adamray2305]

@@lennart637 when I was a machinist, we had to send the used or broken carbines out to the supplier for recycle. They'd grind them up and put them in new batches. I was always under the impression that sharpening carbides was too expensive and too time consuming to bother with it

[@lennart637]

@@adamray2305 We send out our brazed carbide tools to get sharpened. This only works if enough edges are reasonably intact though. The insert carbides just get replaced.

[@kevinwett2212]

it’s been a few month, crazy how this channel has grown… very impressive!! great work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@28ebdh3udnav]

Here's a good idea for another video: Which is the best drain cleaner or clog remover

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@Rambleon444]

PF has done one "Which Drain Opener is the Best? Let's Find Out!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ6VdHhomsRmitE

[@dave7038]

Great test! I just bought some carbide annular cutters so it's great to see the comparison between carbide and HSS. As an idea for a product to test, vehicle recovery traction boards would be interesting. There are a variety of common options available with different weight ratings and traction surfaces. On some the traction lugs tend tear off on the first use, so it would be great to know which brands are the most reliable.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@SneaktheWolf]

Carbide cutters are amazing, I personally own an helical solutions 3/8ths Endmill that is capable of HEM

[@Cross-Treaded]

It’s funny, I went to the store the other day and realized I needed razors and as I’m standing there baffled not only by the prices but how many different options there were. I found myself thinking how good of a video idea that would be for your channel but how much men would appreciate it. I love the non-bias of your channel. Keep it up!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@davemcdaniel4856]

Carbide should be run at a much higher surface speed than high speed steel. I'd start at 500rpm and make sure it stays very lubricated, like you did on the ar500.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@alandaters8547]

Very informative! The range of materials that you chose was great for illustrating how important it is to choose the right tool for the job in terms of cut speed, tool wear, and tool price. Thanks!

[@drewthomas4265]

I remember suggesting this video over a year ago. Project Farm really does use our ideas for his test. Thank you sir. I'm still waiting on my best (shoe/boot) lace test.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Guido_Sarducci007]

Just bought and tried a Vevor Mag Base Drill last night!! Dilled a 20mm hole thru web of 3" C Channel. Amazing smooth cutting without any center arbor.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Adroita]

You deserve every view you get. Such a great community service!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@ryan9944]

These cutters are awesome! I used to use them all the time working with structural steel, drilling through plates up to 3” thick at times

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ZincOxideGinger]

Couldn't count the # of holes drilled in base plates, webs, and flanges. Small fab shop.

[@ryan9944]

@@ZincOxideGinger structural steel if fun work for sure! I used to work for a decent size shop (60-100 tons of steel a week).

[@quesecchu7026]

i would love to see a long video of the sheer quantity of tools you have collected over the years and the ones you use daily. thanks for helping me with all my tool purchasing decisions.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@analog56x]

i love your channel! i always try to find a video from you when im in the market for new tools. thank you for doing what you do! the thorough and well thought out tests are awesome.

[@hellonwheelz3317]

I was a union millwright for a few years and we used annular cutters in mandrill daily cutting 3x3x1/4" angle all day long. We had to drill big I beams sometimes with a 1/2" web. We were hanging airport conveyor systems all through Dulles, Reagan, and BWI airports. These bits went through all of it like butter. I got a set of them for my home shop too.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@babana6998]

Another amazing video man, I don’t even have a use for most of the products you test but I love watching your vids because of how professional, and entertaining they are. Keep it up!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!