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Im fabricating some brackets for a pipe bumper, but I'm went through 4 blades cutting this 3/16 sheet of steel. Then I 'm using a combo of a drill press and hand held drill (had to drill 2 new holes on frame) and I seem to get only 3 holes per drill bit. Isnt it frustrating to keep having to buy replacment parts like that?

One bit got so hot that is fused the metal on one side so it looked kinda like a bullet casing. I was oiling the bit, but
I was trying to finish one last hole and that sucker was smoking. hehe

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1980 Luv 4x4 with a 5 speed tranny.



"When all else fails, follow the directions".

Half way through your post, I was thinking oil. Maybe you just need to slow it down some

I used a Sawz-al for most of the cuts, and that works well.
As for the bits, I bought the ACE brand and I think they dont last as long
as say Maquita. I did slow it down with the bits and oiled them a bit more.

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1980 Luv 4x4 with a 5 speed tranny.



"When all else fails, follow the directions".

borrow a plasma cutter for the sheet and use some good name brand bits for drilling. like the post above says, slow it down.

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1978 LUV Truck 2WD
450 "Small Block" Chevy
3.70 Ford 9
28x10 Goodyears