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[sgtsandman]

I’ve smoked a lot of cordless drills at work. Still a lot of stainless.
Best way to keep from overheating them is to step the bit size up to reduce the load, about 5mm at a time.
If the motor starts getting hot I will just let it run for a minute with no load to get the air circulating.

The brushless motors run a lot cooler.

That is what I did. Even at times with my drill press, it was unhappy with a 1/2” drill bit. Granted, it’s a small drill press but it didn’t like it.

 

[Curious Hound]

My 20 volt DeWalt didn’t like running a 1/2” drill bit either. It took a little while to let all the smoke out but it did. I had the drill long enough that the warranty had run out. So I didn’t bother and just bought a replacement.

The Bosch drill I recently had to replace due to worn out gearbox was a champ. It had drilled numerous 1/2", 9/16" and 5/8" holes over the years, doing projects on the trucks. Lift kits, other suspension mods, building the Bumpers, spare tire holders, lowering/ leveling kit and airbags on the Fun50. Lots of holes those sizes in truck frames and brackets. I always start with small pilot holes and increment up to final size in steps. I also use cutting oil when drilling metal. And, be conscious of the drill motor temperature. Give it a break to prevent overheating.

I hope my new Milwaukee lasts just as long.

 

[Roert42]

That is what I did. Even at times with my drill press, it was unhappy with a 1/2” drill bit. Granted, it’s a small drill press but it didn’t like it.

At least will smaller drill presses they are normally belt driven. Fusible link to keep the motor from overheating. Cheap fix, just go to the parts store and buy a new V belt.

 

[sgtsandman]

At least will smaller drill presses they are normally belt driven. Fusible link to keep the motor from overheating. Cheap fix, just go to the parts store and buy a new V belt.

Thankfully, the belt hasn’t slipped yet. I don’t need to use it much. The cordless and corded drills are my main go to tools.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

On clearance at P.A. No price on it. Made an offer of $50.00. Offer accepted.
Bought the ram and associated parts in box #1 of what is supposed to be a 2 box 20 ton press. Need to change the top of my 10 ton press so I can use it.

 

[Shran]

I'm not sure how the warranty works but I'm guessing I will have to send it in to be repaired or replaced.

Basically you go here: https://service.milwaukeetool.com/dashboard?p=1

Create an account, start a new repair order with the details on the problem and they will give you a shipping label. Box it up, drop it off, wait for it to come back. I have had varying degrees of success. Sent an impact in for broken anvil/worn out battery slide area and they only fixed the anvil. Sent a Hackzall in because it would spit out blades, they replaced parts and it still spits out blades. Hope you will have better luck.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

My Milwaukee 18 volt Fuel drill has handled everything I’ve thrown at it, but when I plan to drill more than 1-2 half inch holes, I break out my corded Milwaukee right angle drill. Just don’t get the bit stuck or it will wrap you and the cord up before it stops spinning. I had it lift me off the ground and smash me head first into the grill of my F-150 once and dang near break my arm in the process when a 3/4” bit stuck in the plow mount. Had to put it in reverse to get it out because it was wedged firmly against the bumper.

 

[Eddo Rogue]

I can't drill a 1/8" hole into stainless with a high amp chorded plug in hand drill. Sheet thickness stainless (not very).
You guys are wild. Poor drills.

Just because machines don't have feelings, doesn't mean we should abuse them and expect results.

And respect Metal for eff sakes. Especially the harder stuff. Its not hardwood, which is butter compared to mild steel.

 

[Eddo Rogue]

1/2" bit through stainless with a little cordless drill SMH. I want to live in the fantasy land where you can achieve close enough to even attempt that. I'm jealous of how physics likes yall more than me.

 

[Eddo Rogue]

Any stainless or, any harder metal, I either prepare to drill a lot of expanding pilot holes and waste a lot of drill bits and cutting oil....or just take it over to the cnc/water jet guy to poke em out real quick. Usually the latter.

 

[Eddo Rogue]

My apologies for being a protective defensive jealous boyfriend of metal....it is my element.

 

[Curious Hound]

I hate working with stainless. That stuff eats drill bits no matter what speed I use or how much cutting oil.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Well I never said it was my brightest move. I did use three other bits to get me to 1/2 inch. I had also used it to mount a couple of commercial can openers before... but they used 1/4 inch bolts... and it was close to a two hour drive to get the bigger drill. I'm also working with about half strength with my jacked up wrist and thumb.

Like I said... not a smart move on my part. I really liked that little drill... I hope to get it fixed and promise to show it a little more respect.

 

[Blmpkn]

My apologies for being a protective defensive jealous boyfriend of metal....it is my element.

I was gonna say.... 4 responses in a row... you getting close to your monthlys?

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

1/2" bit through stainless with a little cordless drill SMH. I want to live in the fantasy land where you can achieve close enough to even attempt that. I'm jealous of how physics likes yall more than me.

In my defense, I don’t drill much stainless and that’s one thing I drill in steps typically and would really like a drill press to use carbide bits. That said, I also want a waterjet or CNC plasma table…