Can you drill through aluminum with these bits?
1407179
I myself would not do so, but that does not mean that it would not be ok to. Have you ever filed aluminium with a fine file? The file gets clogged up unless you rub chalk on the file first. It could be that the aluminium would stick to the drills and overheat them. Robin
1407180
I use them in hard and soft wood, and IMO these are not for any kind of metal
1407181
I don't think so. I was drilling into soft pine and the bits dulled quickly
1911564
absolutely... aluminum is soft metal. Suggest drilling a pilot hole first though.
2069333
These are not masonry drill bits. I wouldn't recommend that. However DEWALT's DW5207 drill bits set would work.
484813
No, I am not aware of being able to use these with round bits...only the lock-in hex style bits.
1982976
These are for masonry/concrete drilling. They are carbide insert bits. You need HSS or Cobalt (preferable) for hard metal such as carbon steel or stainless. Anneal the metal before drilling if possible and heat treat afterwards.
326104
If your drill bit is sharp and if you use a lubricant, there's no reason why you can't drill at 2500 RPM's Let your drill bit cool between holes or cool it with water between holes. (Just dip the bit in a can of water.) If you find that the bit is seizing, sharpen the bit or slow down the RPM's a little. "Cool Tool" is an excellent lubricant for aluminum. Regardless of the speed you use. The bottom of the hole will need to be deburred. Use a fine metal file.
1444162
There was not bit included with the drill, so I cannot say. One should make sure that very small bits are available.
1541373
No, or at least I did not. You will be able to use them in any drill or drill press. My only problem is that it was difficult to tighten the chuck enough to prevent them from spinning when the going got difficult. A hex end more like regular bits would prevent that. But, the bottom line is I have always gotten the job done with them.
1562450
No, they can be used with any drill. I have two different cordless drills and and old plug in drill and all of the bits works with any standard drill.
1329886
As far as wood is concerned absolutely. I have not needed to drill any metal with these particular drills, however I would have to say that as long as you used them properly ( using lubricant and not trying to go too fast ) I would thing these would work well on most metals.
1863686
You bet, but how well depends on the bit. Even though they are more brittle (& pricy) than high-speed steel bits, I've experienced the best results using carbide on steel & aluminum; carbide's smoother/less porous surface tends to be more resistant to loading-up with chips.
1139532
You could but you need to watch your contact time because aluminum will heat up quickly. And this tool has a lot of RPM's
484815
No they don't, they have hex openings. No way to use round bits without an adapter.
1592088
Yes, this also works well as a drill. I used it to pre-drill holes into aluminum balusters using the DEWALT DW2551 6 Piece 1/16-Inch to 1/4-Inch Hex Shank Twist Drill Assortment. You have to use drill bits that are hex-shaped at the bottom.
2070864
You probably can depending on the chuck depth of you screwdriver. The bits are not very long.
912051
They need to be "hex" shanks on the ends that fit into the chuck. Regular drill bits won't work. Makita makes a nice bit set for that tool
1982975
No. These bits have a carbide tip with diamond dust mixed into the carbide. They are designed for use in a hammer drill on concrete, block, brick, etc. For hard metal, you want a high speed drill marked "HSS" or titanium tips are better and you use cutting oil at the point of the drill while drilling. Get something like the Chicago Latrobe 150 Series High-Speed Steel Jobber Length Drill Bit Set with Metal Case, Black Oxide Finish, 118 Degree Conventional Point, Inch, 29-piece, 1/16" - 1/2" in 1/64" increments.