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Much over 1/8 not usually an issue unless it grabs, or you get angled. The harder a bit is the better it holds an edge, but also the easier it is to break. Get down to like a 32nd and breath wrong its done. LOL
 
zkx14 said:
Small bits break easy...I think its the length that is key. I try to chuck regular bits as deep in as I can.
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I had this as deep as it goes


(Insert Karl's that's what she said here)

It was only about an inch long at that point. Snapped off right at the tip of chuck.
 
zkx14 said:
Much over 1/8 not usually an issue unless it grabs, or you get angled. The harder a bit is the better it holds an edge, but also the easier it is to break. Get down to like a 32nd and breath wrong its done. LOL
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I don't fee as dumb then. I was going thru two sheets of 18 gauge. Making the holes for the Cleckos on my darts floor pans
 
toolmanmike said:
Most body shops use double ended 1/8 bits. They are short and wear out before they break.
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Like these. Ever since owning my auto upholstery business, I always have a supply of them in my toolbox. I use the hell out of them.

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Once you use the double ended 1/8” bit, you will never use a standard 1/8” drill bit again.

I have even used them to drill straight into broken off header bolts with 2 side by side holes to split the remains of the bolt and extract it.
 
Speaking of header bolts, was rechecking and tightening all the bolts after the break in and i’ll be damned if the 4 corner header bolts are leaking coolant now :BangHead: Shoulda just left them alone, they weren’t leaking coolant or exhaust before!
 
MomsDuster said:
Speaking of header bolts, was rechecking and tightening all the bolts after the break in and i’ll be damned if the 4 corner header bolts are leaking coolant now :BangHead: Shoulda just left them alone, they weren’t leaking coolant or exhaust before!
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Ummm, Dijya put sum seelar onum? :poke:
 
zkx14 said:
if you cant keep the 2 sheets tight together it's probably twisting off center and breaking when hits second sheet.
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Yeah, likely. Even though my fat butt was sitting on it there was still some play
 
dukeboy_318 said:
I had this as deep as it goes


(Insert Karl's that's what she said here)

It was only about an inch long at that point. Snapped off right at the tip of chuck.
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And another That's what she said to the second statement as well.... :D
 
MomsDuster said:
Speaking of header bolts, was rechecking and tightening all the bolts after the break in and i’ll be damned if the 4 corner header bolts are leaking coolant now :BangHead: Shoulda just left them alone, they weren’t leaking coolant or exhaust before!
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Put that silver powder stop leak in the radiator and run it for 40 minutes and it will stop the leaks...
 
dukeboy_318 said:
It was only about an inch long at that point. Snapped off right at the tip of chuck.
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Actually that sounds like you are pushing it too hard and got a little off center. Use a sharp bit and just keep it tight to the metal. Let it cut, don't try to push it through.
 
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