Best Step Bit I’ve Ever Tested Destroys $123 Snap On Blue Point!

[@ProjectFarm]

Here are the links to the step bits in this review. More details in the video description. As always, thank you for all of the video ideas, and I'm looking forward to more reviews in the future! DeWalt: amzn.to/4fm9HDn TEMO: amzn.to/4fhoEXx Klein Tools: amzn.to/3YA42Co KSEIBI: amzn.to/3CiXil3 Greenlee: amzn.to/3UIGNFj Norseman: amzn.to/4hIAvPH Sharptool: amzn.to/3UKDu09 OXMUL: amzn.to/4fHp2hw Milwaukee: amzn.to/4fkCDvo 1WANYUE: amzn.to/3UIGMRL Toolant: amzn.to/3UKkkrA PIT: amzn.to/48HKkcE NEIKO: amzn.to/3CnbY2y Diablo: amzn.to/3UIGOsR Irwin: amzn.to/3CmJPZu EZARC: amzn.to/48HKiBy Anfrere: amzn.to/4hFuQtU

[@MikeYurbasovich]

The Lenox twin flute is the best one I've found. Fastest cutting and longest lasting

[@carolinashyne]

Let's see a test of car jump boxes that use drill batteries. Alot of people already have drill batteries handy

[@dougobrien2840]

Thanks for doing the step bits Todd ,wow even on AR500 that,s a real test .I am about to buy some new step bits so this channel has helped that decision. Also thanks for saying that stainless work hardens quick ,i will use cutting oil in future ,i didn,t realize thin stainless work hardens, This is my go to channel before i buy tools .Cheers from Australia.

[@eighthacremaker7129]

Suggestion - septic and drainfield additives!! Would be gross enough to get lots of views and many of us would benefit from your incredible approach! 👏👏

[@stevebengel1346]

I'm thinking about calling my new company Not Made In China

[@renaissanceman5847]

This YT channel is what Consumer reports should have been. Project Farm IS The everyday handyman tool testing standard.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@2OO_OK]

Consumer Reports was like this when they started out. It was awesome. Sadly all those original people retired.

[@rJayisawesome]

If Consumer Reports went to this platform for every single test ever, period, they could probably raise enough money from ads to not need as much donations.

[@brodriguez11000]

I'm waiting for when this channel starts crashing cars.

[@jimalcott760]

He’s great, just he talks too fast….😮

[@LanceHKW]

I've gotten several cheap ones from Harbor Freight and they are still functional but I never torture them like you do for testing. Before any tool purchases we check your channel - it's a life saver (or at least a time saver). Thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@volvo09]

Yeah, i couldn't imagine running a shop and thinking you are buying expensive tools because they will last longer, only to find out through project farms testing that a $30 bit is more durable than one that's over $100!

[@perksweldingrepair4636]

I torture test every tool I’ve ever bought

[@geoffstrickler]

Yeah, I’ve used the Warrior step bits from HF, They’re very inexpensive, and work well for softer materials. Haven’t tried them on medium or harder materials. The TEMO impressed me last time he tested, and repeated that this time.

[@WillN2Go1]

I love my step bits. I needed to cut a 3/8" hole in a 5/16" square hole. We all know what happens with a regular twist bit. Catching, the part spinning, risk to our hands... the step bit easily rounded out the hole in seconds. I also needed to drill a bunch of holes for air movement in a sheet of plexiglass to use as a shelf in my boat's fridge. My Harbor Freight step bit did a great job. I did get a crack, but only because I was in a hurry.

[@ThunderChasers]

KZbin should give you a Lifetime Achievement Award. Your process is methodical yet practical for the every day handyperson. I've been watching since one of the lawnmower videos. I don't recall which one. Awesome as always.

[@krusher74]

10 of each brand would need to be tested to get a real idea of results.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@JohnSmith-zn3js]

I swear, there is one in every bunch. Ignore that ProjectFarm. Keep up the good work!

[@punawelewele]

@@ThunderChasers True, and not just KZbin, he should probably be given a humanitarian award from the country... and some funding.

[@linemanfarmer3]

Same here 😁

[@michaelstenta5884]

What i like about your reviews is the no BS and no wasted dialogue. Straight to the point. You're the best.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@theshield2004]

Even when I don’t need to buy whatever you’re reviewing I still watch the whole video. I enjoy watching your testing process. Keep up the great work :)

[@Cyberdactyl]

Yep, Project Farm is about as thorough as a non-testing lab cab be.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@poke_hoard422]

It's like a storybook

[@zonemanbobo]

me as well

[@vettle1]

My dummy head buys the winner even if i don't need it.

[@apuuvah]

The most useful channel on KZbin. Saves money. Whatever you're buying, watch Project Farm first.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@hurryimrussian1445]

i actually promote this channel for other people haha its awesome

[@2_dog_Restoration]

Step bits where developed by the Original Vise Grip brand in Dewitt Nebraska I own the drill press and load cells they used to develop and test lots of different designs. Sadly once the original company was sold it was moved to China. I bought the drill press at the close out auction.

[@davidg3944]

Pretty cool that you have those remnants of tool history, hope they go to another appreciative user when you're done with them.

[@1pcfred]

The genuine Unibit was invented and manufactured in Wyoming, NY by Harry C. Oakes. In 1985 he sold the Unibit rights to Petersen (Vise Grips) in Nebraska

[@stevemorris3710]

@@1pcfred Although it is claimed that the stepped drill was invented by Harry C. Oakes it was in fact conceived by George Godbold and first produced by Bradley Engineering, Wandsworth, London in the 1960s and named the Bradrad.

[@brocadown]

⁸d

[@1pcfred]

@@stevemorris3710 they say people discovered America before Columbus did too but he gets the credit. That's just how it works. Someone gets famous for it even if they weren't first. Unibit is the first step bit. End of story.

[@chaseychaseum5366]

WOW! Pretty much the same result as your last step drill video. I bought the Dewalt bit last time (for $39.59) and it's still going strong. Now, just $29 and may have to pick up a fresh one! Thanks for another great video! You are doing the most for us with every video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@TOOL_TECHNICAL]

Never heard of the TEMO brand until not too long ago I did a video on their rotary tool collet quality vs OEM Dremels. Temo came out on top and certainly offers more value. Good to see they've branched out to other essential accessories. Keep it honest, we appreciate your efforts

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@Sir_Leelord]

cool

[@Skizzo355]

I bought some TEMO brand carbide burrs and they have been great so far. Only been cutting aluminum with them mostly but even used one on some thin sheet metal and it came out fine. Glad to see they did well here - looking like I may have made a solid budget choice!

[@TOOL_TECHNICAL]

@Skizzo355 I bought the jestous carbide burrs from PFs video and the first set I got one snapped instantly in half. They exchanged a new set and another snapped. Not sure about quality control but quite the bummer. Once they wear or break I'll look into the Temo burrs

[@gustavohonzofo]

The best reviews on youtube, thanks for your efforts.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@Dirty_Bits]

This is great! My shop uses step bits regularly and we tend to just stick with the "expensive " models. I'll be adding a few TEMO bits to inventory. Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@trailship]

My temu step bits melted on the tips like plastic

[@NickElls-nj3wz]

Who's the most credible reviewer on KZbin? Let's find out!

[@brazenh2836]

​@@trailshipthese bits are temo from amazon, not bits from the online store temu....

[@Kep-247]

​@@trailship😂TEMO, not temu!

[@christophermaynard8375]

There's no other KZbin channel that even compares to this one, you do the best and most practical testing on all reviews!!! Best channel ever Thank you sir!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@ryelyrachor90]

This man deserves a life of only success.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you and I wish you the same!

[@goodun2974]

@Tom-6502, The road to success is invariably partially paved with failure. The only way to succeed is to learn from the things you fail at.

[@halrhoads6194]

@Tom-6502 Uh....I can think of several people who who don't deserve success. Pedophiles and serial killers come to mind.

[@brodriguez11000]

*beep* *beep* *beep* Is that a truck loaded with money backing up to the loading dock?

[@bryanspanjer3213]

What is strange statement. Who decides what you deserve or what I deserve? Look to Jesus for answers

[@pctatc66]

I bought the TEMO bit based on your recommendations from several years ago the last time you did a step bit review. Its still going strong to this day!

[@glennsepelak5113]

me 2

[@ProjectFarm]

Nice!

[@vecdran]

Same! Both of mine are still going strong, fantastic value for money.

[@gardenstate235]

Thank you PF for your honest reviews every Sunday 1Pm im waiting for it.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!

[@limodrivermike]

1pm eh?

[@trendingstylelist]

@@gardenstate235 that's good

[@ElJeFe556]

​@limodrivermike It's 1pm on the east coast.

[@gardenstate235]

@@limodrivermike 1:00 in the garden State and 11:00 am in Utah

[@bradywebb1311]

Thanks! I donate every time I purchase something you review!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!

[@AthosRico22]

Thank you very much for retesting step bits. We primarily deal with stainless steel and it is amazing the difference in performance and the drop you get compared to mild steel. Been looking for some step bits to use and I really appreciate your testing. Luckily in the shop we have a iron worker that can punch holes in plate up to 1" thick without much effort, but on site hole saws suck at times, even the carbide tipped ones dies after one false move. Please don't stop testing, helps so many people save a fortune in time and tools!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@agathahearth]

I love you revisiting some older tools. Tools are always changing, better brands, and it should always be updated

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@DanielXStaub]

I agree 100%. I just hope that I can stop myself from buying another tool that I don't need after watching this video. (I still have the last step bit I bought due to the results of his last review roundup he did on them.)

[@opelwasp]

I'm still enjoying my Temo bit after you tested it the first time. Great review as always.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing! Thanks!

[@uiopuiop3472]

i think this guitar is going on back in time, back in time. running tram, running tram, oh yeah

[@wwjoshdew]

PF, please check out the best automatic liter boxes!! There are so many out there, they cost a lot, and I don’t know the best one to pick!! A video like this and all your others, but about the best automatic liter boxes, would definitely be something myself and many others would thank you for!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@DannySauer]

I'm looking forward to the odor control part of the test. 😂

[@ralphnapierii1184]

Be careful on those auto literboxes, there was a lot of them guillotining cats a while back.

[@johnalexander2349]

The most disappointing thing is that even the "trustworthy" brands have no consistency - they just switch production to whichever offshore sweatshop is most profitable for them, and leave the customer rolling the dice on whether their product is gonna be as good as it was yesterday.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point!

[@ExcavationNation]

Just described 95 percent of tool companies, heck 95 percent of all companies. It's just how it is.

[@leoym1803]

@@ExcavationNation Any tool companies where you have noticed consistency? Makita, maybe?

[@LuminairPrime]

Except that's not true because DeWalt and Milwaukee are two huge tool brands and both of their drill bits did well in both videos

[@bryceanderson4864]

​@@LuminairPrimeMilwaukee scored 10th overall, with 8 of those bits above it costing less.

[@FeralRC]

4 years ago I bought quite a few sets of the DeWalt bits that you recommended. Made awesome Christmas presents and we all still use them with no issues.

[@trendingstylelist]

@@FeralRC oh i see

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mkrawlliimas6904]

PF is definitely one of the best YT Channels for diy workers like me. I have often used step bits from Harbor Fr.. the original cheap one is good enough and the Bauer one is actually good. I know you are the expert tester but I never use step bits for anything thick. They are mostly for electrical boxes. I’ve never used lube on them but that is a good trick. Keep up the great work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@DannySauer]

I don't use step bits a lot, but my original Harbor Freight step bit set from 20+ years ago is still working basically as new. 😂

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Great pick for a test! Step bits are one of my favorite tools of all time.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@echobeefpv8530]

This is my go to. I'll be buying based on these results. Best thing I can say about this channel for sure. This is real world, not hype.

[@wesleyhayes1847]

Eh, in industry people don't really care about drilling pilot holes with step bits. It's way more important how quickly (and cleanly) it widens holes

[@WilsonEywlkyutbe-s3b]

Your channel and you of course are absolutely amazing to take on all these projects on your farm… you are so appreciated I hope you know that

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@roryhennessey1983]

​​@@ProjectFarmI'd love to see you do a video on drilling and tapping, cutting fluid. Considering these bits aren't cheap that would be a great addition to this video. The company I work for uses Anchor lube. It's a great water based all purpose metalworking compound that prevents heat buildup in the tool

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

I've neen watching Project Farm from the beginning and this is still one of the best channels on KZbin hands-down. I wish every "review" channel had the straightforward no-nonsense approach that PF does.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@ajbard2737]

I can't believe I just discovered your YT channel. I appreciate your data-driven approach. At the end of the day, numbers don't lie. Another person commented that this is what Consumer Reports should have been. I agree entirely. Being unbiased and unsponsored are key. I can't imagine how much this costs you, and I hope you're able to recoup those costs and more through your business model. We need more channels like this. I'm more than happy to join your channel to keep this going, and will likely be allowing my CR subscription to lapse. Good luck to you and thank you!🙂

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@Rusty.1776]

Thank you for the great video! Personally, I've never used a step bit without making a pilot hole first. In my mind, a step bit is not intended for starting the actual hole. Rather, they are intended for making the pilot hole into a large hole quickly. They last infinitely longer this way... Thanks again, and I look forward to the next video you make. Possibly a lubricant / friction eliminattor video involving Tribo-Tex and MotorKote etc... Like your older videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@tookitogo]

Step drill, not steep drill. “Step” because they have discrete steps.

[@Rusty.1776]

@@tookitogo I didn't even notice 🤷‍♂️

[@oldbridgemaker2094]

100% this. Not only are they better at enlarging existing holes than starting a hole, a pilot hole increases your chances of having the larger hole precisely located. Still, you have to love this guy.

[@Thinkableness]

I do the same, i found that the first 3 or 4 steps become dull very quickly if you dont create a pilot

[@Witchboard1]

I purchased a Temo based on your previous video. Glad to see it's still holding up. Should be the only step bit I'll ever need considering how little I use it. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@ProjectFarm]

You're welcome!

[@madbradfreeman]

Love your vids. The excellent scientific approach is what makes me smile! You've saved me money, and cost me money, because you show me cool, best-bang-for-my-buck tools I suddenly need.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@madbradfreeman]

@@ProjectFarm SCIENCE! It's like magick for smart people!

[@Al-Fiallos]

Hello my friend. Off topic but I wanted to thank you for the corrosion test you showed me using salt water and hydrogen peroxide. I needed to replace rusted screws on my storm windows, so I tested the replacement candidates (screws) with your corrosion solution and it worked. It identified the screws that were rust resistant. Thanks for your great videos.

[@greggcoulter6008]

Love your videos. Years ago I had a subscription to consumer reports and your tests are even better. Great job

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@sollitdude1]

im drilling into stainless steel sometimes. from my understanding, and what co workers taught me, you need to apply high pressure at a low speed. and always use lubrication. preferably, a paste. at my shop, we use wurth cutting and drilling paste perfect.

[@bills6093]

Yes, that is also my understanding and it seems to work better. Higher pressure with lower speeds.

[@zoranpl]

I was convinced of what you wrote when I was drilling the brake disk on a bicycle, some very tricky stainless steel I used too much speed on a quality bit and managed to burn it even though it had 8% cobalt. then I took the HM drill bit and drilled through in 3 seconds

[@OfficialFedHater]

​@@zoranplWhy were you drilling through your brake disk? To help cooling?

[@michaelotoole1807]

thats what i do.

[@zoranpl]

@@OfficialFedHater To install a magnet on the disc for ebike use

[@jefferysill5539]

We use unibits to go thru 12gauge steel into 1/4" steel clips, usually drill pilot hole 1/8" , also use them to drill thru gutter enough to get snips in for outlet tubes

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@charleshettrick2408]

I also always drill a pilot to save wear and tear on the step bit. In addition to many other hats, I was a tool engineer for 12 years, specializing in difficult step drills. Too many tips about proper cutting/drilling, but NEVER use TiN coated on brass, dry, nor with coolant/oil. There is a chemical reaction between the TiN coating and the CuZn alloy. Seems every engineer / technician says they know better. But they come back asking for the solution: TiCN coating.

[@DavidMcGee-tn9ew]

Just got a DEWALT bit 6 months ago. Chewed through frame steel quickly and has held up Cutting oil is great when you can put your object on a bench I use a cutting wax. Works on your bits and blades and easier to use on a project in the field

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Bob-nk6ts]

Cutting wax? Never heard of such a thing.

[@DavidMcGee-tn9ew]

@ google it. The relton stick-kut that popped up on my search looks like what we use at work. Good stuff

[@nathaniellarson8]

​@Bob-nk6ts it comes in a tube like grease.

[@seilah8]

As always, the best reviews on YT. Thanks for yet another great video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@andiepants1840]

I used to do a lot of fluorescent light retrofitting which demanded a lot of step drilling, and my crew used nothing but DeWalt bits.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@complexity5545]

Yep - dewalt and sometimes bosch. They break less often than the other brands. I might have to checkout TEMO just because of the price. I got some NEKO ones too. But Dewalt is your best bet. And bosch if you can find them for cheap; bosch gets expensive.

[@alfredomarquez9777]

​@@complexity5545 Beware of the cheaper "Made in China" Bosch bits... NOT the same quality as the ones from Bosch that are still made in Europe. Regardless of WHATEVER their catalog says...

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

This man's channel saves millions of dollars 💸 of consumer pockets. More, it makes brands to offer best products at a fair price. All the best ❤

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@jasonjaeger4042]

Thank you man, for all you do I hope you are making a great living. Most anytime I buy a new tool/fluids/lol most anything, I check your channel and 9 times out of 10 you've tested it. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you, you are an awesome guy.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

You provide an invaluable service for everyone. Thank you, Todd!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@trendingstylelist]

@@chubbyjohnson5480 welcome

[@karenstein8261]

I’ll tell you what matters to me in a step bit. I do electric work. I use the step bits to make or enlarge holes in sheet metal, such as that used on circuit breaker panels. So, I need a bit that makes 7/8” holes (for 1/2” conduit fittings). Therefore, I like step bits whose 7/8” step is “taller,” making it easy for me to know when to stop. Less often, I need the hole to be 1-1/8” (for 3/4” fittings). Forget using an ordinary drill chuck. I need a bit with a 1/4” hex shank, with a recess, so I can mount the bit in my impact driver. I usually have to use a regular bit to make the starting (usually 1/4” to 3/8”) hole, as the point of the step bit dulls quickly. My preferred bits are the DeWalt 5/16” because the bits have DeWalt’s unique “pilot point” tip. I mark my hole location using a spring-loaded (or “automatic” center punch. USE safety glasses. Step bits really throw chips.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jonsaircond8520]

Dewalt are definitely the best I've found

[@stringlarson1247]

Yep. With elec. panels, you get one shot at getting it right (or some extra work with a 'dremmel' if you're lucky). I always have a good stout spring-loaded centerpunch at hand. Given the hardness of the steel, and the finished surface, plus almost never having a bench/vice handy, I use the CP and then often drill a pilot hole if/when I need to work off of a blank area.

[@LachskoenigIV]

Why would you use an impact driver to drill sheet metal. The fock.

[@blarfroer8066]

Why don't you use a hole punch for those large holes?

[@echothehusky]

I've been using 2 Dewalt step bits since the video last year. I do a lot of electrical work with stainless steel and using cutting oil and careful drilling they are both still incredibly sharp and have no problems with stainless and still shave away plastic like they are new. Would recommend.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@paulmryglod4802]

What cutting oil? I need some

[@MathewPollard-vj4uq]

@@paulmryglod4802 Sounds like a cutting oil showdown is needed?

[@echothehusky]

@@paulmryglod4802 I've been using Sherwood STD for the last 3 years, just coming to the end of the bottle now.

[@paulmryglod4802]

@@echothehusky thank you

[@MATTFIOCCHI]

I've been using those temo step bits since i saw your previous test, and i continue to be impressed with them. BUT i haven't gone out and spent a small fortune finding out how they compare with today's competition.. thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@tripflycfi]

Glad I saw this as it was published and got the Temo bit before it was sold out or doubled in price! Great review for a product that I have struggled with several times

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rogierius]

It got doubled in price?

[@SnifferSock]

​@@rogieriusstuff that performs well in PF videos usually get sold out and/or price increases within days.

[@vivig270]

A very respectable and fair evaluation. I bought a TEMO step drill last year based on your recommendation and I am glad that it is still working well. Your video is so good and saved us a lot of detours.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@VacMaster1991]

A video idea would be spot cleaner machines or carpet stain sprays.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Until u get that vid, for carpet stains, mix oxi clean powder with water in a spray bottle & shake (should b measurement recommendations on container). Pretty great. Would love to see this test too. 😊

[@JohnWilliams-vy2gw]

True! I use Folex, cleans incredibly good.

[@KrisRosson]

​@@JohnWilliams-vy2gw folex is the goat

[@ronwilgenbusch1961]

Blue magic carpet stain remover should be tested. Have used it with good results

[@ryanperkins3488]

As always, thank you for your hard work and dedication so that we can make a very educated decision on what to buy!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@pjkentucky]

Thanks for another great video. Project Farm is still the hardest working channel on KZbin! Project Farm is a clear STEP up from the other channels.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@ward26102]

Good one. 🙂

[@daviddawson7630]

3:30 in i was thinking, when is the "very impressive " coming, thank you project farm, did not disappoint once again 😅

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@VacMaster1991]

Im pretty sure the first sentence Todd's children ever said was, very impressive or where going to test that!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@MandrakeDCR]

I was thinking that's probably where his kids came from, after his wife said that, but... what would I know? lol

[@VacMaster1991]

@@MandrakeDCR lol

[@JoeR203]

@@MandrakeDCR Makes you wonder how many women he tested before he chose one for his wife. 🙂

[@burntorangehorn]

​@JoeR203 I picture a proposal where she said "I like a guy who's handy with tools" and he said "We're gonna test that!" and pulled out the ring.

[@nathaniellarson8]

I used to make those Norsemen step drills on the overnight shift in St Paul. It's a good employee owned company that makes great stuff. IDK about now, but when I was there 10 years ago, they made a lot(if not all) of the drills for Kreg.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Lovemelikeareptile]

Your methodology is top notch, very impressive! I've made a point of telling people I meet at jobsites about you and your testing and, not surprisingly, the guys who haven't already heard of you are glad to be in the loop. Keep up the good work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@ethanacton408]

You know a channel's good when you don't even know how to use the tool or thing they're testing, but you still watch it. Great video as always

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@yetinother]

I'd love to see a video on moving carts dollies, hand trucks, etc Inflatable and non-inflatable tires on those items might also be a point of contention

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea!

[@tjjones2168]

I love all the work and time and money you put into these tests how much huge fan of Hercules stuff from Harbor freight and never let me down it might not be the best but it’s always up there. Thank you for showing me.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@williamkrueger15]

We use self drilling tek screws as disposable pilot bits to save the tip when drilling stainless. 3-4 tek screws get the pilot hole drilled, then chuck up the step drill to enlarge hole as needed.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mikes2381]

3 to 4?! I've used the one or even a 2nd but never a 3rd. I bust out the drill bits from the toolbag at that point! You're probably spending more time, battery power and your energy fighting 4 screws standing in as drill bits than just using the steo bit or a decent 1/8-1/4" drill bit.

[@gardenstate235]

I remember when i was new to tools, i tried to trill a whole in a metal door with warrior step bits, to install a kaba lock it was though, but the job was done, BH

[@ProjectFarm]

Great application for a step bit indeed!

[@BenFenner]

It's great to see you revisit a topic and how things have changed. Thank you for measuring/reporting the depth-of-cut in millimeters instead of inch fractions!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@neoc03]

I have had the TEMO for years and it has never failed me. Love that thing.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@simguns8388]

Spiral flutes tend to cut faster, BUT when you are cutting through thin or soft materials, sometimes it is hard to stop with a spiral flute. It wants to pull the bit in when drilling by hand.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesbrady2156]

Spiral flutes are much harder to sharpen.

[@GunFunZS]

With a straight flute you can also resharpen it if you need to.

[@tsl7881]

Yes I had the bigger Hercules get away from me while hand drilling and snapped the shank. They will definitely self feed.

[@martinhansen8346]

Thanks for showing me what I want for Christmas!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@otarsulava]

Suggested video: Manual transmission gear oil: Redline MT90 vs Valvoline vs Royal Purple vs Lucas vs Liqui Moly vs Ultra Plus

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@Fortheloveofjdm]

@@ProjectFarmI second this idea. Currently use GM synchromesh with the friction modifier. Old 5spd Hondas love it. From my experience only.

[@mungtor]

Some manuals also spec an ATF fluid, so checking the Redline D4ATF wouldn't hurt. There's also BG Syncromesh.

[@86headhunter]

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[@rmsm55]

Add Allison Transynd to that lineup please!

[@mikechapman4767]

I hope you're well compensated by YT for your awesome videos. You've changed so many of my commonly used items for the better through the years. Thanks!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@jameslmorehead]

These tests missed the main use case for these bits....making accurate holes in thin, low carbon steel sheet such as and electrical enclosure. They were never intended to drill deep into AR500. While this can account for durability of the chisel, it does nothing for roundness, durability, or size accuracy for their intended use.

[@deeganwooten1897]

Tested his intended use not the tools.

[@jameslmorehead]

@deeganwooten1897 That's like testing a wrench's effectiveness as a hammer. Yea, it can do that, but it's not going to be good at it.

[@therealdojj]

Yes!!!!! All the ones I have struggled to get started but I've they get going they are ok

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point! The ability to drill a pilot hole is incredibly important!

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Hello there! Have a great Weekend!🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you and I hope you have a great weekend too!

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

@ProjectFarm Thank you!😁

[@trendingstylelist]

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[@bryanxcr600]

It seems worth noting that when you're describing the bits "stopping" before full depth it's actually the drill press stopping. If the drill press had more torque the bits would be able to continue their cut. Thanks for your constant dedication to informative & practical information!!

[@Obsidian-cg7me]

Here's a video idea: What style of lock resists brute force attacks the best? Comparing North American style deadbolts, "jimmy proof" locks, European mortise locks, South American surface mount style locks, North American commercial mortise locks, etc. Great video today!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ts757arse]

I run a security consultancy and this would be awesome. I routinely have to recommend locks and I'd love to see them properly tested. If you want someone to advise on this behind the scenes (remotely, I'm in the UK), give me a shout. Styx Security Ltd.

[@thekikendallsautoandrandom1271]

Then team up with the lockpick lawyer and see which one takes him the longest to pick 😂

[@41A2E]

I work in HVAC. I have had the TEMO for a few months, I actually bought it on the recommendation of a random commenter on one of your other videos on drill bits. Let me tell you, that thing EATS! I use it to cut through sheet metal and electrical boxes quite a bit. Takes almost no effort and burns right through what ever I'm cutting to the full 7/8ths in less than 5 seconds. Works way better than my old Lenox and various other ones I've borrowed from coworkers. After dozens upon dozens of holes there is still hardly any visual wear on the black AITiN coating. Guys, get 'em while the gettin's good. Who knows when they start cost cutting and the quality starts going downhill, that fact just seems inevitable with any tool company.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@halrhoads6194]

Now there's a bit of rock solid Truth!

[@UsualYaddaYadda]

The model seems to be: build the brand then cash in by crashing production costs, then rely on nostalgia to rebuild the brand. I say never forgive that behaviour.

[@HerbieBancock]

You're the guy putting Zip screws in with an impact driver, aren't you?

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

@41A2E, Do you have spiral flute drill bit or dual straight flute?

[@daxtonbrown]

The stainless steel performance is what I needed. THANKS MUCHO.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@uhvoiidtv]

gotta leave a like and comment since this man bought them all on his own!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@CesarEduardo-tg2tv]

Video suggestion: best digital torque wrench

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea!

[@willmarotta4525]

@@ProjectFarm the harbor freight “Quinn” brand torque meters, and wrenches seem to work well. Seem to out perform mechanical torque wrenches. I carry a beam style torque wrench in the road box, should always stay in calibration.

[@411Adidas]

Very impressive 🤙🏽

[@JSFGuy]

How so, it just started you haven't watched it yet.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@mikec2810]

Once again thanks for a very in depth test of these step drill bits! Your testing is second to none!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@mrma281]

Instead of focusing on the pilot hole drilling, the test should have been done on predrilled holes, how fast they enlarge. Step bits generally used for to increase the size of a hole. Thanks for the video anyway.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@LordHolley]

Okay, so the moral to the story is, go buy a couple of sets of the cheapest step drills, use oil, patience, and number them. Use the #1 set of step drills until it's dull, then go to your #2 set and order a new #1 set. You will have a ways to go before you go past the cost of one set of Snap-on step drills and have better performance.

[@masterkamen371]

As an electrician, time is the only variable that has more value than money. Wasting time with a slow but durable Christmas tree bit does not pay off in the slightest. The cheap and fast ones seem to be the best in this case.

[@AdventureAwaits1111]

​​​@@masterkamen371 As a machinist, I have the opposite opinion. This is a good speed review, but thats it. Nothing as far as longevity. I can use damn near any drill bit real fast, one time....or....I can adjust feeds and speeds for the grind on the tool and the material being drilled and it lasts forever. There is no reason to burn up drill bits...it costs money AND time. *I also drilled AR plate for a customer. HIGH pressure is needed to evacuate the heat in the chip. This test just doesnt apply physics correctly. The constant pressure was a fail in my opinion.

[@SnifferSock]

​@AdventureAwaits1111 I understand your use case but most people using a step bit in a cordless drill with more or less constant pressure. Way less precise than machining.

[@ChevyConQueso]

​@@AdventureAwaits1111 I 100% agree with your assessment. I'm no machinist, but I drill damn near everything with changing pressures and speeds to suit the material, I use oil, and pilot holes where necessary. I'm willing to try stuff off these lists for my throwaway tools that are abused by others, but generally this is just one data point for me. I was trying to follow the tip damage more. I like supporting American workers as well, so the Norseman is likely to be my first choice off this list, based on COO, how the cutting edges held up, cost, and material. A few more seconds isn't going to break the bank for me. I'll buy a couple and don't think I'll be disappointed

[@JSFGuy]

Let's find out.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you and I hope you enjoy the video!

[@_P0tat07_]

We’re gonna test that

[@jeffclarke5497]

Thanks much! Nice analysis, especially the microscopic views of the tips after work. Always enjoy your efforts and they always bring some fun to the day. Keep up the good work and best wishes for you and yours!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

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[@davieheartattack]

Always found the initial pilot drill on most step drills to be rather poor.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point! Thank you

[@brandonclay6572]

Falls under the “right tool” for …. Would you consider doing another review, with the pilot holes drilled with a separate tool? Only for the harder steel. The only reason I ask; is for us professional trades workers (or just my curiosity). Your constant force applicator was ingenious and Practically simple at the same time.

[@brandonclay6572]

I’m no purist, I snapped a knife blade last week - getting too impatient to walk back to the truck. 🙈

[@1pcfred]

Yeah I usually drill a pilot hole for a step bit. It makes it go a lot better.

[@TimAnder11]

I think your stainless steel tests need to be redone. I have worked with SS sheet metal for many years and one of the main ideas when drilling it is to make sure that you have enough initial pressure on the cut so that you don't work harden the material. When you're drilling SS sheet, the use of coolant to keep the work hardening down makes a substantial difference in cutting times and overall tool longevity. Virgin 304 SS can go from a Rockwell B scale reading of 80 to over 100 when work hardened. That's harder than many cheap drill bits. Flood coolant would make the tests more uniform because work hardening rates vary with drillbit cutting angles. Different attack angles harden the work differentially, if you keep the material cool, it's harder to cause work hardening.

[@NesconProductions]

Seeing expensive Snap-On & Mac Tool examples so far down on the list a bit of an eye-opener 😳. Why I so appreciate the work done here at the Project Farm 😘!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@charleswelch249]

That's very informative and important information to people who can't afford to buy junk 🙄. Thank you for your unbiased videos. It seems like some manufacturers have watched your Chanel and made improvements lately.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@dvjvbv]

i am always impressed by your ability to imagine and design meaningful tests.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@andrewmckee6580]

Bought a few of the Teemo stepbits a year ago, for myself and some of my co-workers and they are still going strong. Got a couple Dewalt step bits on sale at 30 bucks, and have a Milwaukee bit as well. And a Bosch step bit. I do use cutting oil and will typically use a Cobalt bit to pilot. The Milwaukee cuts stainless the best and easiest and doesn't bind much. The Teemo and Dewalt are basically identical. The Bosch didn't last long at all. This is my experience with Stainless. Thr Teemo is certainly worth the money and then some. Thanks as always for your videos!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@BareBottom]

now that was a great show, very well put together, easy to understand and the statistics blew me away. sure makes it easy to make the buying choices

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@TSGEnt]

Excellent tests. thank you. I have an over 50 year old Lenox VB12 step bit and it still runs well. I do however always drill a pilot hole. Never tried it on AR500 however.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Mike-c6f4k]

Man you are thorough and put in a lot of work and do a good fair job. Thank you for all your videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@jameslarson7452]

I’m so happy these videos complete our lives. Even better that you can have a rotation of periodic retests to see who is hauling the review to a lower bidder when PF shifts the market share to them.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Allinoffroad]

I love these vids !! I think a part 2 is needed as most people don’t use these to start new holes and use them to make small holes bigger that being said if the side flutes become damaged it will not go to the next step size . It would be cool to test more than the drill point.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@scoobtoober2975]

Bought the harbor freight step bits 10 years ago and still have them. VERY good. I hope they are still good.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@davidgraham2673]

I have a lot of experience drilling stainless steel. You gave to push hard, but drill slowly. If you spin tge bit too fast, you temper the stainless steel to the point where it gets rudiculously difficult to drill at all. Once it turns blue, you're in trouble. Surprisingly, if you drill slow and push hard, you can drill a surprising number of holes without the bit going dull. I had good luck with dewalt cobalt drill bits years back. Their step bits were great as well. Can't speak for them now, but from the looks of the testing, they still hold their own. Another great video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@corysavage609]

Hi, How are you doing today? I am doing pretty good myself. I just would like to say thank you for getting to another one of my video ideas. I love all the great work and the great information that you have provided us. I would like to have you try testing: right angle drills to find out what manufacture is the best. I hope that you and your family take care until next time.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@larslarsman]

Love the megaphone exhaust on your RV. Years back, I built a large megaphone for my 4HP minibike with Briggs and Stratton engine.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@dogsbyfire]

Thank you for continually improving my tool set. It’s already hard to calculate how much money you have saved me over the years. I appreciate you!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

[@nicolasanderson]

i have and use the older black oxide milwaukee's and they are amazing and i know now to avoid all the newer ones. Thank you for the testing. Finding good drill bits are hard. Using different sets of the same bits even gets different results. I think there is some luck of the draw included on almost everything manufactured today.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@MatthewPainter]

Another great test! It's crazy how often I check the archives before I buy something, and often steer co-workers here if they ask for a recommendation. One suggestion on this test: Maybe I'm using step bits differently than most, but I rarely use them for pilot holes in anything but plastic. The pilot hole performance might be a proxy for hole enlargement but that's how I use mine 95% of the time. It would be cool to see a focus both on pilot hole performance but also hole enlargement in various materials and also in holes with irregular margins (like a torched-out hole in a trailer frame where they burn through to run wires, that sort of thing). But again, a great test and I'm not complaining!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@EXTREMOZAU]

Then you for all your yard work,this chanel saved me so many times best reviews ever

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Glad to hear!