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Michael A. Terrell · July 21st 06, 03:05 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.equipment

"Dr. Anton T. Squeegee" wrote:

In article ,
(known to some as Michael A. Terrell) scribed...
"Dr. Anton T. Squeegee" wrote:

BigSnip

Yes, there are safe-and-sane ways to drill the correct size of
hole, even in a new car. My personal favorite is the Irwin Manufacturing
'UniBit,' also known as a step-bit. Well worth the $45 or so they cost.

Couple said Unibit's action with a standard deburring tool for
sheet steel (available from any well-stocked hardware store), and you're
good to go.

Reserve a full day, take your time, and drink plenty of water.

Happy installing.

Harbor Freight has a set of three sizes on sale for $9.99 right now
thought Aug. 14th. http://www.harborfreight.com Item 91616 The
website shows $19.99 but the retail flyer I got in the mail today shows
the $9.99 price.

snippety-two

At that low of a price, I'd be really concerned about the quality
of these bits. More specifically, are they made-in-Taiwan imports, made
from Lord only knows what grade of steel, or are they the same quality
as the Irwin products?

To put it another way: You gets what you pays for. Caveat emptor
indeed...

They work fine for me, or I wouldn't have recommended them. In fact,
I bought a spare set today, because they have a tendency to disappear
from my shop I've never broke or jammed one of them. I normally use
them in my drill press, but I have used the larger size to deburr 1/2"
EMT when doing electrical work.

--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida