can these be used to drill plastic effectively?
1033230
Yes. Yes might be an overkill though. These are extremely durable bits and do well in any kind of steel I have ever drilled so plastic should not be a problem.
1033231
I have used the bits for a limited amount of plastic drilling. They go through it like butter. However, certain injection molded plastics forced me to spend a fair amount of effort cleaning the bits afterwards, as the heat and friction causes some plastics to stick inside of the bit grooves. Nothing that isn't easily overcome though.
1033232
Yes but there is better if you use these very slow feed rate if to fast in Lexan it will crack
1033233
These drills are by far the best drills money can buy. They are extremely hard and extremely sharp. So I'm sure with them being so sharp you will have no problem drilling through plastic
711842
It will work on PVC and some plastics. I don't think it would work well on harder plastics as I am sure these bits would chip it badly.
776566
We have only used them on clay and they work fantastic. Very precise. Not sure about moldable plastic.
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.
405991
Sorry, I use these to mark dark fabric for quilting. I have no idea how they might work with plastic.
2280886
Works fine on plastic. But need special drill for metal. Don't remember size. Sorry
676127
I would think so. I have a Black & Decker bit set and the drill has had no issues with using them.
1120226
Wow, that is a hard question to answer (get it?). What i have found is that they will drill very well so long as there is ample amounts of water to cool the bits. We have used them to cut holes through over 20 wine bottles and they still cut. We use lots of water to lubricate and cool the bits as well as to flush away the sludge. Heck if it takes a bit per two holes you're still doing well. These are not expensive bits to begin with. But they do cut through glass well.
255950
Yes, but I think something similar to a Black & Decker 71-120 Hole Saw Assortment [B0009ZAEY8] is better for plastic. Search Amazon for Black & Decker 71-120 Hole Saw Assortment or item number B0009ZAEY8.
2142600
Some of the larger bits in this set may be used carefully in a handheld power drill, but certainly the tinier ones will snap off instantly. A drill press (or milling machine) is the best bet for getting the most out of the entire set. Also, screws are hardened steel and are very hard to drill through. I fear the combination of handheld drill along with the hardness of the target will lead to poor results. Look to "screw extractors" for a better system.
1859362
I never tried but having been a machinist before retirement, I seriously doubt it. I think that the drill "chips" would prevent the drill from cutting into them. And they may be to hard. But taking a better look at them, they seem to be crimped together, maybe filled with some magnetizing element. What the heck, if I wanted to drill a hole in them and they were mine, I would give it a try. L.
452336
If the metal shanks are relatively small and are made from a soft metal like copper, brass, or aluminum, I believe these will work. We use these for video installation work for flush cutting plastic wire ties and for electronic circuit board repair and manufacturing. These cut up to 18 to 20 gage copper without any damage to the cutting surfaces.
667639
Sure. You could use them in a hand held drill, but I'm not sure you will be happy with the result. A drill press allows a clean edge to be cut and hand held will probably not get the same result without a jig to stabilize the machine (which could be made).
1757651
I use them only for wood, and they are great. I would drill some sheet metal and see how it worked. But I would also use a little cutting oil, so it will cut easier and not dull the bit !Good luck
1879339
I don't see why not. The plastic is quite thick and a small drill bit shouldn't have any problem with it. In hindsight, I wish I had done that.
809231
I have nothing to add to the previous two respondents. I have not tried to use them on a regular drill, but I don't see why you couldn't. You may prefer to use it in a rotary tool.
72583
----Its not the drill, It's the BIT ----Hanson makes particular bits for drilling plastic, with any drill regardless of voltage, and theyre available most any good hardware store or Tap Plastics. They have a particularly pointed tip, so don't ever attempt to ever use them on wood or metal, as doing so would render it crapp for plastic use from then on. I have 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 in my arsenal, and they pretty much cover any plastic, ABS, PVC, and especially Plexi-Glas projects I encounter. Yeah, they're a buck or two higher than regular bits, but they also wont crack your pretty plexi-glas project all to hell like a standard twist drill bit will. ----Its not the drill, It's the BIT ----Hanson makes particular bits for drilling plastic, with any drill regardless of voltage, and theyre available most any good hardware store or Tap Plastics. They have a particularly pointed tip, so don't ever attempt to ever use them on wood or metal, as doing so would render it crapp for plastic use from then on. I have 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 in my arsenal, and they pretty much cover any plastic, ABS, PVC, and especially Plexi-Glas projects I encounter. Yeah, they're a buck or two higher than regular bits, but they also wont crack your pretty... » Read More ----Its not the drill, It's the BIT ----Hanson makes particular bits for drilling plastic, with any drill regardless of voltage, and theyre available most any good hardware store or Tap Plastics. They have a particularly pointed tip, so don't ever attempt to ever use them on wood or metal, as doing so would render it crapp for plastic use from then on. I have 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 in my arsenal, and they pretty much cover any plastic, ABS, PVC, and especially Plexi-Glas projects I encounter. Yeah, they're a buck or two higher than regular bits, but they also wont crack your pretty plexi-glas project all to hell like a standard twist drill bit will. « Show Less