I need to drill through-and-through 1/4" holes through round 1" diameter tubing for antenna elements. Is this tool up to the task?
1375680
In my opinion no. With this thick of a bit you would likely burn out your dremel motor and it may not drill perfectly straight.
1375681
It will but 1\4" drill bits with a 1\8th shank are expensive. Especially quality ones.
1375682
Yes I beleive you can . I think the chuck on the dremel tool can hold up to a 1/4 in drill bit. If so it will do the job.
1375683
FredI do not think there is any adaptor or collet that will fit a dremel drill. You will need a larger drill / stand to do 1/4"Bill D
1375684
this tool was designed to be used with a dremel. if your dremel can hold a 1/4" drill bit, then yes
1375685
I used this tool with a dremel and a ground down 1/4'' drill bit to fit a 1/8" chuck. I drilled over a 1000 holes in 1/4" and thicker leather. had no problems.
355695
We use it to square stainless steel tubing 1/2" to 4" diameter with a wall thickness from .035" to .085" It works pretty good, if you are going to grind solid bar it might be a little light duty, but for tubing it is good.
691917
My unit is not where it is easy to measure the diameter of the entrance hole, however I have a 1/2 diameter cable fed through it, That translates to 8/16 so your cable should fit easily.
2110570
I have used this to cut 11 gauge 4 inch square tubing and 1 inch rebar. You just need to go slow and let the wheel do the cutting.
2237600
this is not a cutting tool it is for crimping wire terminals on to copper and aluminum electrical wire , take look at the die its flat for smashing like a vice definitely Not design to cut anything good luck .
1954731
Hi Joy - You need a 2 1/8 inch diameter hole saw which fits into any electric drill. It cuts easily through the material. Ask your hardware person to help you purchase the correct hole saw and its necessary parts.
267524
This tool would probably destroy any 1/4 in bit. That being said if you got an adapter it would work.
1211024
I have looked for and did not find a 1/4 inch chuck that will fit this tool. I do not think it would be advisable to use 1/4 inch bits on this tool as it lacks the power needed to turn them under load.
1866027
If you would be going into a piece of flat stock, I would say this tool would work, but round stock could be tricky. It would have to be drilled dead center or it may split on one side. Another thing is, I only ever used this tool / bit on 1/8" flat steel stock. Center punch the spot 1st and drill slow & straight.
750721
No. this is the wrong tool for that job. This tool works with F type connectors, commonly used for TV signals.
1140654
This tool is designed for HVAC installers to cut holes in galvanized sheet metal. I never tried it on copper.
154432
Hi Hector, It's not recommend to use this tool for its intended purpose, how ever it does work with thing wall metal tubes, hope this helps, Thanks,
1489543
I think that a 1/4" bit will fit into the chuck, but the motor doesn't have the torque to push it through anything harder than wax. This machine is a sweet running little drill press, but it is seriously lacking torque. It is only for drilling very small holes in light or thin material. It took me several minutes to drill a 1/8" hole in 1/4" aluminum. Good machine for what it's made for.
1689774
Yes, you need to buy 1/4" hex shank drill bits. I believe dewalt has a 22 piece bit bid for around $19. The impact driver will drill holes but it's not what it's best at. Better off getting the drill/driver & impact combo
1211028
Will not take a 1/4 inch drill bit. I doubt there is an adapter for that size. The orifice opening is only 3/16 inch.
267975
If the antenna has a 3/8"-24 thread mount (don't know any that do except an old Hustler) or you use a UHF barrel connector for PL-259 mount antennas (typical of many Diamond and Comet-NCG antennas.) I suppose you could also acquire an NMO-style mount designed for thick-wall installation and enlarge the hole.
2225294
The tool has standard 1/4" drive so you'd have to use some type of adapter to use a drill bit. It doesn't have a chuck mechanism.