UDS Builders

Norcoredneck · 02-10-2009, 06:15 PM

Everyone should know how nice step drills are. I have more expensive ones that work fantastic. The ones from Harbor Freight are cheap and don't work as well as the ones I use. I don't know how well these work but Northern Tool is usually better quality than Harbor Freight.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6869_200326869

Smokin Turkey · 02-10-2009, 06:25 PM

I get Greenlee from HomeDepot for my projects. I can get a bunch of use out of them if I go slow on Stainless. I generally only drill 16 gauge with them but they hold up great! I've also gotten the same Greenlee on eBay for pennies!

redaub · 02-10-2009, 06:27 PM

I got my step bit from Lowe's, it works great. $30 though...

Bbq Bubba · 02-10-2009, 06:47 PM

The step bits from Harbor Freight are FARKEN JUNK!!!

Just in case you were wondering.

Norcoredneck · 02-10-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

The step bits from Harbor Freight are FARKEN JUNK!!!

Just in case you were wondering.

Was trying to be nice.

redaub · 02-10-2009, 06:56 PM

I guess you get what you pay for. Except of course you are talking about their weedburners.

Beerwolf · 02-10-2009, 07:06 PM

Funny.. I get about 6 months out of my HF Step BIts.. Finally killed one drilling into 1/4" AR Plate... for the 9 bucks they go for on sale, they get the job done

All of HF's line is Good enough... that doesnt mean its any good or anything, just good enough to do the job

Norcoredneck · 02-10-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Beerwolf

Funny.. I get about 6 months out of my HF Step BIts.. Finally killed one drilling into 1/4" AR Plate... for the 9 bucks they go for on sale, they get the job done

All of HF's line is Good enough... that doesnt mean its any good or anything, just good enough to do the job

Harbor freight is a place when you need something quick to get a simple job done. Wouldn't use their tools on a family heirloom. If you use most of their stuff a few times and keep in mind that that it is an inexpensive tool it will most likely get the job done. If you are a tradesman and think you are going to buy something there and make a living with it save the bags the checker puts it in, ask them to double bag. You can use them for your clothes and aluminum cans when your homeless.

You get what you pay for true but not eveyone can justify $40-$60 to use a few times or can wait for a deal on E-bay.

Rookie'48 · 02-10-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

If you use most of their stuff a few times and keep in mind that that it is an inexpensive tool it will most likely get the job done.
You get what you pay for true but not everyone can justify $40-$60 to use a few times or can wait for a deal on E-bay.

I agree

. If some one has a continuing use for the tool - get a good one and damn the cost, it works out cheaper in the long run. But for the guy who is only going to use it a few times HF works OK.

Jaberwabee · 02-10-2009, 11:47 PM

I have the actual Unibit brand, I think by Irwin, they were 30-60 a piece depending on size. I think I bought them from the Snap on guy, so you could get them cheaper. I have had them for about 8 years, and have never worn them out. I used to work as a Car installer and used them everyday. They are worth the money.
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...l?brand=Unibit

Beerwolf · 02-10-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie'48

I agree

. If some one has a continuing use for the tool - get a good one and damn the cost, it works out cheaper in the long run. But for the guy who is only going to use it a few times HF works OK.

And FOR GOD's SAKE.... buy the warranty on any HF power tools or electronics... I had a $100 dollar welder take a dump on me and the $11 I spent got me another that for some reason is just hanging in there and running when I ask it to (not to mention I kept an extra spool of wire and extra tips worth about $20 from the old machine I turned in)

Norcoredneck · 02-11-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaberwabee

I have the actual Unibit brand, I think by Irwin, they were 30-60 a piece depending on size. I think I bought them from the Snap on guy, so you could get them cheaper. I have had them for about 8 years, and have never worn them out. I used to work as a Car installer and used them everyday. They are worth the money.
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...l?brand=Unibit

What I use.

Napper · 02-11-2009, 04:53 AM

You boys need to step on up and get you a set of electricians slug cutters.
Reasonable on ebay.(Damn expensive new-Greenlee)
Cuts the EXACT hole every time! Burr free, perfect!

CajunSmoker · 02-11-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Napper

You boys need to step on up and get you a set of electricians slug cutters.
Reasonable on ebay.(Damn expensive new-Greenlee)
Cuts the EXACT hole every time! Burr free, perfect!

That's what I use and I'll never go back to step bits

Norcoredneck · 02-11-2009, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napper

You boys need to step on up and get you a set of electricians slug cutters.
Reasonable on ebay.(Damn expensive new-Greenlee)
Cuts the EXACT hole every time! Burr free, perfect!

Got them also. Knock out punches, hole saws. Collect as I go. Thing about knockout punches you still have to drill a hole. Hole saws work great with steady hand and a good drill motor.

02-10-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	UDS Builders Everyone should know how nice step drills are. I have more expensive ones that work fantastic. The ones from Harbor Freight are cheap and don't work as well as the ones I use. I don't know how well these work but Northern Tool is usually better quality than Harbor Freight. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6869_200326869 __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

02-10-2009, 06:25 PM	#2
Smokin Turkey is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-28-08 Location: Huntingdon, PA	I get Greenlee from HomeDepot for my projects. I can get a bunch of use out of them if I go slow on Stainless. I generally only drill 16 gauge with them but they hold up great! I've also gotten the same Greenlee on eBay for pennies! __________________ Cooking for the love of it.

02-10-2009, 06:27 PM	#3
redaub Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-20-07 Location: Chambersburg,PA	I got my step bit from Lowe's, it works great. $30 though... __________________ YS640, Weber 22.5, tactically fast Camo Thermapen, former UDS user.

02-10-2009, 06:47 PM	#4
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	The step bits from Harbor Freight are FARKEN JUNK!!! Just in case you were wondering. __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

02-10-2009, 06:56 PM	#6
redaub Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-20-07 Location: Chambersburg,PA	I guess you get what you pay for. Except of course you are talking about their weedburners. __________________ YS640, Weber 22.5, tactically fast Camo Thermapen, former UDS user.

02-10-2009, 07:06 PM	#7
Beerwolf Take a breath! Join Date: 06-03-07 Location: Cloverdale, Ca	Funny.. I get about 6 months out of my HF Step BIts.. Finally killed one drilling into 1/4" AR Plate... for the 9 bucks they go for on sale, they get the job done All of HF's line is Good enough... that doesnt mean its any good or anything, just good enough to do the job __________________ *"Assumption is the Mother of all F___ups!"*

02-10-2009, 11:47 PM	#10
Jaberwabee is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-21-06 Location: Wichita, KS	I have the actual Unibit brand, I think by Irwin, they were 30-60 a piece depending on size. I think I bought them from the Snap on guy, so you could get them cheaper. I have had them for about 8 years, and have never worn them out. I used to work as a Car installer and used them everyday. They are worth the money. http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...l?brand=Unibit __________________ Oct 2011 Update. (it changes) 2 WSM's 1 of each (18.5, 22.5) 2 UDS's Gone, (Brother in Law took them....FARKER) 1 Rib Machine Chargriller Pro Hella Mod (Retired) 2 Bubba Keg (One HOT MOTHER, One LOW N SLOW) 1 22" Performer Yoder YS-640 is the next cooking device.

02-11-2009, 04:53 AM	#13
Napper On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-17-07 Location: Mobile, Alabama	You boys need to step on up and get you a set of electricians slug cutters. Reasonable on ebay.(Damn expensive new-Greenlee) Cuts the EXACT hole every time! Burr free, perfect! __________________ Bill Napper. Team Cook "JoeJo's BBQ" Custom offset stickburner Gas assisted cabinet smoker (400 lb. capacity!) 55 gal. drum smokers galore! (All custom built)