In this first quick tips video I show you how easy it is to drill and cut stainless steel when you have the right magic potion. Please help support my efforts to help you by becoming a Patron / boatingzen
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@chrishenning88293 жыл бұрын
Machinist here. Everything you said is true, stainless will work harden. You need plenty of force to make the drill bite into the metal. As the drill is cutting its also creating a small hardened zone...you need to cut beyond that zone as the second flute comes around. Not enough pressure and the drill rubs creating heat and dulling the drill. Put a whiff of dish soap in the water helps even more.
@aprilmay5784 жыл бұрын
Inorder to maintain some water retention around the hole that you are drilling out, make a water dam around the hole, using some plumbers putty. This will usually hold enough water in place, for the whole drilling process. Thanks for all of your videos. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Keep your screws loose, and your holes tight.
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Great idea and I have done to with modeling clay as well. Thanks for letting others know!
@jimmiller49513 жыл бұрын
You have got to be kidding me !. I'm 65 years old and have worked with all metals never heard of this. Thank you Sir for shedding the light.
@davidjackson7605 Жыл бұрын
Right there with you.
@jameskoh29453 жыл бұрын
Thank you Captain... If not for your video, I would be making all those mistakes you mentioned... like using lubricant instead of water, high speed instead of low speed, expensive drill bits instead of ordinary bits. Good video, a must watch for all. Thanks for sharing.
@alexwebster31517 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wayne. I broke 7 bits yesterday trying to drill 4 mm 304 stainless. Then watched your video. Drilled 16 holes today with a cheap drill bit, no problems.
@Boatingzen7 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@zxwmabcdef54395 жыл бұрын
Excessive speed and insufficient feed rate tends to be the problem with stainless steel, titanium, and nickel. When the tool skids without cutting the edge is destroyed then you are fucked. I have the best results if I hand polish the cutting edges with a black Arkansas stone then finish it with diamond polishing compound. I look at the edges under the microscope.
@zxwmabcdef54395 жыл бұрын
People tend to think stainless steel is far harder than it really is. It is actually soft and gummy. I like stainless steel it is clean and doesn't make dust that messes up the coolant. Everyone else loves aluminum except me. Aluminum is nasty
@zxwmabcdef54395 жыл бұрын
It also forms really well. It takes a lot of force to get the metal to yield but once it yields it forms much better than aluminum.
@zxwmabcdef54395 жыл бұрын
Another thing that really helps more than most people realize is the tool being feed in exactly perpendicular unless it is a ball end endmill. It doesn't sound like much but grease between the tool and holder is enough to cause problems. I have fewer problems if I clean the tooling and holder.
@LTVoyager8 ай бұрын
The water is serving as a lubricant, but as you mentioned, it serves as a great coolant. It takes a lot of heat to flash water into steam and oil doesn’t go through the same phase change as water and it is the phase change that really absorbs the heat.
@Boatingzen7 ай бұрын
Interesting comment and makes sense. Oil will flash to burning and vaporizing while water will just boil
@redkachina3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. I'm at my wits end trying to drill those stubborn stainless steel box in my garage and even broke several cobalt drill bits doing so.
@OneclickOutside2 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this!! I had to drill a decent amount over the past few days on a project. I would have went at it full speed, no water. This technique made it quite easy. Thanks!
@Morbius19637 жыл бұрын
Wasn't looking forward to a job I have to do tomorrow. Now more confident. Thanks.
@Boatingzen7 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps, good luck with the project and thanks for watching.
@craigkeller7 жыл бұрын
Hey gang, your not only keeping cutters cool, your keeping the stainless cool. Heat will work harden it in a hurry. The hotter, the harder.
@Boatingzen7 жыл бұрын
Yep keeping it all cool is key to success. Thanks for the input
@quabledistocficklepo35975 жыл бұрын
You convinced me with that sabre saw demonstration.
@garychandler4296 Жыл бұрын
I would never have tried it if I hadn't seen this video!
@nouche-300642 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip👍I learned this as a kid from masson drilling in stones, concrete etc. I use a small container of cold water on the side 💡❗
@MagicGate8145 жыл бұрын
That's good to know. I wished I saw your video sooner, would have saved a lot drill bits
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Better late than never lol Hopefully it will help in the future
@averagerider923 жыл бұрын
I burned 40 dollars in 3 drill bits in less than 10 minutes
@bobleclair56652 жыл бұрын
I read the comment section, ya, we’re all here for the same reason, I got to drill through 1/4 “ chain plate on my boat, been putting it off, good video
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Good luck just take your time
@janessagrant5 жыл бұрын
Wow this forreal works. Doing it now and the holes are coming out so so so much faster than in my past using rapid tap. Thanks so much!!!
@Boatingzen5 жыл бұрын
Glad it was of help for you
@bobbob28677 жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks. Tried all types of bits on my very very hard s/s, and nothing worked...then tried Dewalt Extreme 2 (need to use larger than the 5mm size as these have special flat end) and worked a dream. Slow speed, medium pressure, loads of water spray, and went up in increments to be on safe side (probably over cautious). These bits make all the difference. Try them for yourself.
@Boatingzen7 жыл бұрын
Yes good bits will help as well. Thanks for the recommendations.
@lovedunkin5 жыл бұрын
Great info. I have to drill through stainless, but I think I'll drill through an ice cube and leave it on the drill bit while i'm drilling. We'll see if that works.
@Boatingzen5 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea, I like it. Let us know how it works for you.
@MrDilley7773 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I have to cut some 16 Guage stainless steel, and now I won't burn up my drills, and Jig saw blades😊😊😊
@hudsonriverlee6 жыл бұрын
Yes. I found this video useful. I drill through stainless steel pipe that is used to weld two copper pipes together. Three drill bits busted. Today, 6 November 2018, I shall bring a squirt bottle to work.
@stahinjakrackovic2087 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@MoparMadness932 жыл бұрын
I’ll tell you why I appreciate this video. It teaches you good drilling technique. In actuality you don’t need expensive drill bits although they make the job faster and are more friendly to drilling too fast. If you know what your doing cheap drill bits will drill through almost anything. I bought a set of the cheapest drill bits I could find, even cheaper than harbor freight and I still drilled through a grade 8 bolt easily just to prove a point. Now it took longer and I drilled slower than with my nicer bits but it did the job without dulling the cutting edge at all
@johnhiggins4698 Жыл бұрын
Captain Wayne! I was hesitant to use water on my milling machine to drill some hole in stainless steel…tapmagic wasn’t hacking it. Switched to water and magic! Thank you very much for the suggestion!!!
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
It surprised when I learned this many years ago, Just be sure to dry and oil the equipment when done. Glad it helped you.
@michaelblack948 Жыл бұрын
Thank you , - straight and to the point , YOU ARE AWESOME ! , made my project go easy and cheap.
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@jamescole31523 жыл бұрын
Yep as an electrician I used to always use water or even spit when rotohammering concrete. Keeps the bits from over heating.
@tianxiaoxie27425 жыл бұрын
watched a 3 other how to drill SS video,didn't work for me,your advice is gold!1.6mm 304 SS sheet,around 1 minute with cheap drill bits.I used small bits first as other video suggested, didn't work,your advice of constant preasure is the key,soon as the bits start to bite,you know you are almost there.sum it up:slow,constant pressure,dip in water.
@pearechen51112 жыл бұрын
This one really helps my project a lot in which I have to cut a stainless-steel kitchen pepper shaker in half.
@chadr26043 жыл бұрын
I reckon I am one of the few who like stainless steels especially the 300 series. It is clean the coolant doesn't get full of crap.
@சபரிபிரபாகர்தமிழ்3535 Жыл бұрын
Pls help me too to like Stainless steel...
@SitarZan5 жыл бұрын
The coolest part of this video is the word, "Snook" found on the bumper sticker beside you. Great sports fish.. a real fighter & OMG after they've been cleaned & de-boned you're left with steak size fish strips for preparing however you choose. Personally I've always liked 'em breaded & deep fried. Yum Yum!
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Lol noticing the little things. They are only catch and release since the red tide got so bad lately
@javierestrada69275 жыл бұрын
I love learning from experts...great video 😄
@Boatingzen5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@JesusPerez-dy5ce3 жыл бұрын
I did this with stainless steel and titanium, the water works. Made holes in both with no problems, thanks.
@hummervs3278 Жыл бұрын
Most excellent instruction. Works great!
@Boatingzen11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Eger1188772 жыл бұрын
You're a good man, Captain.
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Thanks hope it helped
@jaythompson51024 жыл бұрын
I broke 4 bits today at work and am at risk at developing a nickname. Thanks for this video.
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Yeah we don't want that lol Hope this was helpful
@ipwee3 жыл бұрын
Jay -broken bit- Thompson. Ya got to admit, it has a nice ring to it.
@garychandler4296 Жыл бұрын
@@ipwee "Bit Buster"!
@markarita32 жыл бұрын
You are correct. Worked as a machinist years ago. Stainless is low speed and high feed for sure.
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@tivnator4 жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe but it's logical. Nice tip. I must try ir.
@bendude67484 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this, I’ve been trying to drill some 1.5mm thick stainless plate and had the issue of getting it too hot and ended up with a dull drill bit, gonna give this a try.
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Keep a steady flow on the bit and you should be fine. Good luck
@Careerextendersmassagetools3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the stainless cutting information. Very much appreciated it.
@bryancose37532 жыл бұрын
Awesome trick. Thanks buddy!
@JohnDavis-yz9nq5 жыл бұрын
I drill stainless everyday. Agree with the water. Oil is actually worse than not using anything. One thing I will say. When you start drilling go with it. Don’t peck at it. Drill it. Stainless work hardens quickly. I buy the cheap drill bits and they will last a longtime if you drill it when you start drilling. If it does work harden you will have to heat it up with a torch to an orange and let it self cool before drilling it.
@williammorris1763 Жыл бұрын
I like how I find this AFTER I figured this out on my own through trial and error milling 304! smh 😔 Great video! 🔥🙌
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Thanks sorry you had to find late though.
@reedsilvesan21974 жыл бұрын
I wish I could give you two thumbs up instead of just one thank you I learned something today
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@wthomas79553 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This solves the problem I was having today.
@Boatingzen3 жыл бұрын
Glad it could help
@russmartin41894 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of drilling 7/16" holes in 1/4" stainless bar. I bought the best drills Milwaukee makes, cobalt steel, which they claim last a long time. Well, today It took me an hour and a half to drill 6 holes, using a collection of bits. I used cutting oil, which just smoked. When I was done, the drill tips look burnt. I have four more holes to drill tomorrow. I will try your trick with water. Hopefully, the drills still have some life in them. There will be more to drill in the next month, so you can bet I will be using water on all of them.
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Just start with sharp bits hope things go better for you.
@russmartin41894 жыл бұрын
@@Boatingzen I bought a set of 5 Chinese cobalt step bits. They cost about $25. I enlarged the holes I had drilled with them while misting with water. Worked like a charm. I'm glad you posted that video. I have told people since to do it with water. They all say to use oil on a low speed. I tried all speeds with oil. Water works best. People think what they think, even if they are wrong. That applies to everything. There is almost no point of giving people verbal advice or opinions. If they see it, then they may change, but don't bet on it. That is what I learned in 71 years on this planet. I have always kept my mind open.
@puspharajselvaraj88525 жыл бұрын
I took a whole week to drill hollow SS pipe. I wish I could've known this before.
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Hope next time is easier after watching
@john51553 жыл бұрын
😂 Me to Bud...I was cussin an hollerin.. You son of a B****....this video has lowered my Bp😠 I should do the same as the Drill....SLOW DOWN👍
@TotoGuy-Original6 жыл бұрын
great advice i came to youtube to learn about drilling metal and sharpening drill bits and i think ill be trying this myself in the future :)
@Boatingzen6 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps. Thanks
@agentfourteen85743 жыл бұрын
Good advice. I tried this and it kept the drill bit sharp and cool. Thank you.
@Boatingzen3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@jjsmama4015 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the helpful advice!
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome thanks for the feedback
@richardmcnally20562 жыл бұрын
“Cool” tip. Thank ya man.
@ipwee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Im going to drill a fairly small pan. I think I will place it in a plastic tote with water.
@garychandler4296 Жыл бұрын
Now that's "cool". If submerged we won't have to spray it!
@marcbailey82424 жыл бұрын
Thank you.... Very nice video
@otaner25453 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Very helpful
@kimrandall81352 жыл бұрын
I am a newbie, so, thank you, thank you, thank you.
@giulianoMX3 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thank you so much.
@richk33256 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tips. I hate breathing in burning oil smoke...I do prefer using a drill press whenever possible. That way you have more control with a free hand.. Great video
@ferdinandsanchez2762 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your beautifull tips 😀
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Modified yes!
@chuckm35184 жыл бұрын
Good info! I used your “TIPS”. Worked great
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@willkiesel29616 жыл бұрын
thanks Wayne.....wish I watched this before I wasted all those bits !!!!
@Boatingzen6 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it will save bits in the future. Thanks for the comments
@cherylfarrell16384 жыл бұрын
I did not know that thank you excellent video
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@RameshPatel-ph3ie9 ай бұрын
Thanks I used nearly four drills before drilling using oil lubricant and took a long time
@Boatingzen8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@68HC0604 жыл бұрын
Great tip. I'm planning on cutting a 1mm 316 steel sheet using a jigsaw. I might clamp it to a sheet of sacrifical MDF while cutting. I wonder if it would be helpful to drop a bunch of icecubes into the water, to keep the water cold until used.
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Good thought on clamping to a sub panel, not sure ice would make a big difference it is more a steady flow that counts.
@jonathananonuevo12663 жыл бұрын
Very helpful for a beginner like me.. Thanks!
@supersonique0012 ай бұрын
Brilliant, thank you!
@OuterEastLLC Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the info.
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mikeknowles4994 жыл бұрын
Stop and start the drill bit with a lot of force. Pull the trigger like you would a gun. Pull the trigger and let go, pull it, then let go. The action of the starting and stopping, digs into the stainless like I have never seen before. Short coils coming off and the drill bit does not overheat. Never ever hold the trigger on with stainless steel. The bit will dull almost immediately. And yes, water is the best lubricant for drilling stainless steel.
@jimmungai19382 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne my name is Jim mungai I’m from Canada Pennsylvania in many years ago I worked for the Boeing company building parts for a commercial airliners anyway snow and then head to drill some titanium or cut do some Connor sink work van same theory applies lower and steady pressure even with the carbide drill bits are you had to go slower and not overheat that titanium or it will work hard in on you like right now anyway but thank you for that information I never knew about using water like that for stainless thank you again again this is a Jim mungai From Kennerdell Pennsylvania
@billmclean29903 жыл бұрын
top man, I know what i need now , low speed and water only
@georgeh13523 жыл бұрын
Wow what a good tip, thanks.
@Boatingzen3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@savuthkeo90852 жыл бұрын
Thanks, helpful for my new exp.
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@jayblue53102 жыл бұрын
Great tip
@ManojSharma-qf2gb4 жыл бұрын
Very nice& effective demo...
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@go7awarsha9985 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks, Wayne.
@ttpharddrills52874 жыл бұрын
Great video, if you want to trial our TTP HARD cobalt drill bits and CUT-IT metal cutting paste some time let us know and we can get some sent straight out
@sillynacannada67185 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Very helpful.
@gurubhaitube7 жыл бұрын
i search all over youtube you tip is best one
@Boatingzen7 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad it was helpful
@edhill88603 жыл бұрын
Ace Wayne, really helpful!
@garybrown97192 жыл бұрын
I used water to cut stainless with my skill saw made the blade last 5x longer I found a drill cutting fluid that was made for either best cutting fluid ever
@pauleezvlogs25273 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great idea
@traiazeddine5 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the tips and the music!
@Relay300 Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@utulangi60784 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thank you for sharing.
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome glad it was of help
@SableSunsets3 жыл бұрын
Hey!!! From Cape Coral !!!
@tusharg21tube5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@salvadorebertolone6 жыл бұрын
A couple of things that help are using 135° point angle, and do your best to keep a chip going. If you need to stop, you will need to break through the hardened layer to start a chip again. Ive had much success using a 135° cobalt split point bit for a pilot and then going continuing on with regular hss. Ive had to go as large as 1" and 3.5 deep using this method, water works well, but coolant is better, has a high water content for heat control and still offers good lubricity.
@Boatingzen6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for those comments. I recommend water as it is cheap and easy for those working on boats to use but use a water base coolant that can be recovered and recirculated is best. Had not thought of a cobalt bit as t pilot bit, good idea for larger holes. Thanks
@martyspargur52816 жыл бұрын
Those 135° bits are going to work best in a drill press, electric hand drills, not so well. Stepping up through the sizes with pilot drills, instead of trying to use a big one in one shot, is always smart. Example for a 1/2" hole, start with 9/64 min 13/64 max, then about a 17/64, then 21/64, then you can jump up to 1/2. Using 64ths means you are using the least used sizes, which will generally be sharper. Pilots of less than 9/64 tend to bend and break when hand drilling.
@JohnDavis-yz9nq5 жыл бұрын
Seve Bertolone yes and when you start drilling drill it. Don’t peck at it. Stainless work hardens quickly.
@kanchanalakmal65592 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great guide I have to drill some holes in a set of stainless boxes and cannot keep the drill vertical due to the nature of the boxes. Any idea how to lubricate in such a situation? Thanks
@BorisBollokov2 жыл бұрын
The legend says, the oil lubricatin companies are trying to take this guy out to date
@CarolinvonPetzholdt5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you
@bodeine4542 жыл бұрын
Just picking your brain here and it's just a thought but would there be a benefit to adding some dish soap like Dawn to help give the water some lubrication or would this not help?
@bodeine4542 жыл бұрын
Also, what about drilling and cutting aluminum? Have you had to drill or cut any? Supposedly aluminum needs lubricant and/or coolant to drill into because it's gummy but I don't really have any experience with this either so I'm curious if there's a trick to that as well?
@CS-bh4ur4 жыл бұрын
Incredible video! Thanks
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
Thanks hope it helped you
@davidgregoire8893 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@campbellmorrison8540 Жыл бұрын
Might I suggest water soluble oil to reduce the rusting of your tools. My problem is drilling 1/8 holes for pop rivets, too much pressure and the snap, often the hole is at the back of a cabinet etc and its hard to get any real pressure on the drill. Any suggestions? I get the feeling there must be some special drill for this as pop rivets are used all over the place so it cant be as hard as I find it
@durantetest5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Who would've thought water is key. Thanks for sharing this knowledge.
@Boatingzen5 жыл бұрын
The key is to keep the tool cool, but yeah when I first heard about using water I was surprised too.
@justinfarquhar829910 ай бұрын
Thanks Captain 🫡
@Boatingzen10 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@tphvictims51012 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT 😉👍🏻🇺🇸
@garyp1930 Жыл бұрын
Great man !!
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheBdd46 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent tip!
@Boatingzen6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome hope it helped
@hermanzuo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your tips
@Boatingzen4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@michaellee50847 жыл бұрын
makes perfect sense, and best of all, it works.
@Boatingzen7 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@yogeshmore2246 Жыл бұрын
Please make a separate video on how to sharpened hss drill bit.
@Boatingzen Жыл бұрын
This is on my list of shop videos to make. Thanks
@xlinkprince6 жыл бұрын
Nice...thx for this handy tips
@Boatingzen6 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help
@Boatingzen6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome thanks for the positive feedback
@jvkew2 жыл бұрын
I am curious about the raised deck power boat drawing on your home page. Can you send info on where I could learn more about it?