Best Annular Cutter? Fein, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Euroboor, Hougan, Hermes, S&F, Evolution, Steel Dragon
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- Опубліковано 5 лис 2022
- Annular Cutters: Milwaukee, Hougan Copperhead, Jestuous, Champion, Euroboor, DeWalt, Hermes, S&F, Unibor, Evolution, Steel Dragon, Slugger by Fein. Annular cutters provide a far superior finish compared to twist drill bits or hole saws. Annular cutters tested for cutting speed and durability on aluminum, mild, medium (4140), hard (spring steel) and very hard steel (AR500). For large hole sizes, annular cutters also drill much faster than using incremental twist drill size increases to achieve a hole of the same diameter. Compared to hole saw, a high quality annular cutter offers a higher quality outcome and finish. I purchased all of the annular cutters, the mag drill, and all supplies used for testing the cutters to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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I am not ashamed to admit I had no idea what an annular cutter was before watching this, let alone what it would be good to use for. Now, I not only have an idea of what I’d use it for, but what ones to look for if I need it.
This is a new tool category for a lot of people, and I've never owned one of these before now. Amazing way to drill large diameter holes!
I agree. I learned quite a bit today. Not sure if I will ever need what I learned, but that has never stopped me before. You never know when that little kernel of knowledge hiding in the far recesses of your memory may come in handy. Thanks Todd!
I guess we’re all here to learn.
Me neither. I would believe that these drills are mostly for machine shops and not so much for DIY'ers. Not to say I wouldn't enjoy a 300 dollar set but wallet says nope, need food.
He comes up with new tools I have never seen.
GOAT UA-cam channel🐐
Thank you!!
Fax...
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He does God's work
Now we need him to test other UA-cam channels so we know if there's any others worth watching
why go anywhere else when the best is on offer here.
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I've been building up a workshop and have bought SO many things off your recommendations. They've all been great! Thank you so much for your hard work.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Same
Sometimes just knowing a tool exists can be a boon to projects. I had no idea there was such a thing! Thank you!
You are welcome!
There are also similar cutters designed to be used with hand drills, though I've also chucked them up in drill presses and Bridgeports. The set I have is made by Hougen (I think they call it "Rotacut") and is marketed for drilling out spot welds. They're much more versatile than that, though - I've even used them to drill 1" dia holes in 1/4" wall stainless pipe.
@@flat-earther Put down the crackpipe.
@@Boabreath we make some that have 2" depth of cut, as well as some that have 4" DOC, for cordless drills. All carbide tipped.
This channel has educated me on things that I would never have known to exist.
Thank you!!
You've really changed the product testing game here on youtube, love your stuff! It would be great to see some testing on Vinyl Plank flooring, like you did for paint. It's so common for DIYers to use in their homes, more info for inexperienced consumers would be a huge boon
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Honestly could have used something like this a couple of years back. Mistakes were made on my selection...
I think some of the more common items you tested a few years ago might be worth a revist if there are new brands, altered supply chain, updated pricing etc. Bringing this up after looking at the car battery and jump starter videos today.
Thanks for the suggestion.
^ I can think of a few in recent tests that didn't include brands I was curious about, The Pittsburgh brand locking pliers suck and the teeth round off quite easily, decided to take a chance on Bremen, a brand I'm unfamiliar with, I've only used 1 of them, and only once so far, but they seem like they'll at least hold up to moderate use unlike pgh brand. Was quite surprised Icon wasn't included in the ratchetting wrench video. HF has been pushing into higher quality tools for a while now, and it's nice to finally have a Craftsman replacement in Icon and some of the other new brands. I bought a new Irwin tap and die set recently after the tap and die video, again I've only used it once so far, but the die did a good job repairing the threads on a stud and doesn't have any visible wear. Picked up a set of PB Swiss screwdrivers when I had some seized screws in a pop-up headlight assy that I wanted to avoid having to drill out, everything else I already had was slipping, impact screwdriver(The hand tool you smack with a hammer, not a power tool) didn't seem to have any effect(video idea), but the PB Swiss screwdrivers were able to get them out in one piece. It really helps not having to buy things twice or more until you find a brand that offers a quality product at a reasonable price. Idk how many people actually take my suggestion, but I recommend this channel to a lot of people, it's a great resource for anyone into DIY or the trades.
I’d love to see hunting gloves
I've bored thousands of holes at work with annular bits. Usually 1 3/16 holes in 1 1/4 mild steel with a mag drill. We use copious amounts of coolant and the euroboor carbide bits usually last for several hundred holes. I think lots and lots of coolant is the secret lol
Thanks for sharing.
Your right there, need flood cooling on ab annular cutter we nornally use rotabroach cutters
Tungsten carbide doesn't really need to be cooled. That's because tungsten carbide has a very high melting point. 2,785-2,830 °C (5,045-5,126 °F Carbon steel melts at 1425-1540°C (2597-2800°F) So what you're cutting would be a puddle long before tungsten carbide started to soften up. But you will get a nicer surface finish using some cutting oil. We're going in dry!
@@1pcfred Yes it does. The longevity of a cutter is directly correlated no matter what the material to temperature.
Well, yes and no. Tungsten Carbide has very high melting and working temps. Both in the 2500-2800C range. So it's true that you don't *need* cuttling fluid when using those bits to cut through steel.
Having said that you'd be a fool to try. You would put needless stress on all your parts (not just the bit) and the heating cooling cycles would not be good for the overall duty cycle of the bit itself.
Your level of detail in your testing really is impressive. I really can't imagine going anywhere else for real world reviews of products. I have zero doubt you've saved your subscribers a considerable amount of money and headache over the years. Thank you!
Definitely! I'm one of them. 🙂
Thanks!
I have bought at least 10 different items because of Project's comparisons
Add me to the list of Todd's fans. I've purchased several products based on his testing & recommendation and have been very happy with each purchase and saved a lot of time and money in the process. Thanks Todd/Project Farm!
Whenever I remember beforehand, I look for a Project Farm test video before I go shopping.
I learned about annular cutters 14 years ago when I was building a front bumper for my Jeep. I was amazed how quickly I drilled a one inch hole all the way through a quarter inch wall 2x2 steel hitch receiver!
Thanks for sharing.
These annular cutters are pricey, but they really do a fantastic job. I had a Fein mag drill that used these. Thank you for another outstanding testing video!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
You rock dude!!! I'm so glad your channel grew exponentionally! You definitely need more recognition and companies should be looking at you for all of their quality control.
Thanks!
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@@ProjectFarm If you do a floor epoxy , please be sure to test polyurea.
2.65m is certainly good recognition though, very impressive! 👏 😀
I think many companies look at him and tremble....
I'd never heard of an annular cutter before now, and have no use for one, but watching Todd put... anything... through its paces is always satisfying! Nice video!
Thanks!
Yeah, I have no use for these monsters, but always fascinating to see new tools and how they stack up.
I really got a lot out of this video. I use annular cutters daily, sometimes all day long. I used to be a hss slugger purist, but have recently got a carbide set from steel dragon, very similar in looks to the Champion. Now they're all I use. This is some of the best content on the Internet.
PS- I'm learning to resharpen cutters on my surface grinder, if you want to send me any of those smoked ones to practice on, I might be able to get some more life out of them!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Hey Andrew I just so happened to have a whole case of various steel dragons I would say probably 50 bits. I am trying to sell to someone that needs em. Let me know if your interested
Im a simple guy. I see Project Farm and I click.
Didn't know I needed one of these. Been doing it the hard route. Now I know which one I'll be purchasing. Thanks PF!
You're welcome!
That AR500 steel is crazy tough stuff. We build 33' long side and end dumps (think giant dump truck), and that's the stuff the boxes are made of. It nuts watching these HUGE boulders get dropped into them, and there's usually barely a scratch.
The guy that drops off aggregates from the local quarry said he will not drive any truck that doesn't have the front face of the load box made of it. It backed-up the story I was told by a guy I worked with, that was driving a truck for a local earthmover as a weekend perk-job. Shifting large rocks for a landscaping job, he had to make an emergency stop and the whole load broke through the cab. Luckily he was pushed sideways against the door but had ongoing back problems that prevented him doing his main job for 2 years. One of those examples where both safety AND durability justifies the cost.
A steel place I know makes bullet traps for shooting ranges. They use a lot of AR500. I got there to get scrap pieces to use for targets.
Thanks for sharing!
@@petermoto409 the targets I buy are ar550. The 550 means 550 Brinnel hardness, so its a little harder than ar500. Holds up quite a bit better. TA targets and shoot steel offer ar550 targets.
Nobody needs AR500, are the deer wearing Kevlar vests?!
I was a machinist for 10 years in the 70's. Never heard of an annular cutter and really don't have much interest in machine work, but I watched every minute of this video and REALLY enjoyed it.
put one of these in a bridgeport and it is outstanding.
@@jimstewart8394 Yeap.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I haven't seen them being used in a mill ever, these days you'd use a u-drill for machining holes. For on-site work though, like drilling holes in an existing steel structure, you can't beat a mag drill. Incredibly useful stuff. I was at a job site where I had to drill hundreds if not thousands of holes in 8mm thick steel, I don't want to know how much time it would've taken with twist drills.
You have no idea how much you influenced me with my mechanic tools and choices!! Thank you so very very much!
I am super grateful for you taking the time to do these reviews. The practical methods you use give me confidence in your results. I’ve probably saved tons of money by watching your reviews before making purchases. THANK YOU!!! I’m a fan!
Thank you very much!
Just looked up your channels metrics and wow, how much traction youve gained in 12 months! This channel is fantastic, I am glad you are getting the traffic you deserve. Keep up the good work my dude!
Thanks, will do!
I am always in awe of your attention to detail in your testing methods. Your attention to anything that would make the tests unequal or inaccurate is amazing. Well done!
Thank you very much!
I've been machining over 40 years now, I don't buy and tools or cutters before watching if you tested them. Thanks again.
One thing, once that high carbon steel gets overheated by a cutter the cutter is toast, that plate gets to 50 to 60 Rockwell C. I knew the carbides would come out ahead in the end, they'd be my choice!
Thanks for the feedback.
Very informative! The range of materials that you chose was great for illustrating how important it is to choose the right tool for the job in terms of cut speed, tool wear, and tool price. Thanks!
the hougen copperheads hold up well, used them at work to drill 1.5" thick bars at 31mm diameter, we drilled hundreds of holes per bit.
Thanks for sharing.
What the heck are you making? Dang!
@@wallacegrommet9343 cell tower reinforcement bars, 1.5 thick, 3-5" wide and usually 20' long, bolted to the faces with specialty bolts known as ajax bolts, usually 3-6 per tower
@@jjrizzles can you elaborate as to what makes Ajax bolts special? I googled them and it appears to just be another fastener manufacturer. Perhaps I missed something? Thx.
@@gunner4544 they're a fastener for holes you can't access both sides of, you use a special tool to insert them through the drilled hole, and it has a split washer that unfolds once through the hole so it can all be tightened from the outside.
Thank you! I had previously requested this test because I was tempted to buy the Milwaukee cutters. So glad I didn’t make the purchase.
You are welcome! I'm glad this video helped in making your decision!!
Love your absolutely unbiased reviews and your assurance that "we are going to test that" throughout, never fails to make me smile. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your content it's greatly appreciated. Sincerely, your newest subscriber
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I love this dudes style, fast, knowledgeable and straight to the point, No BS! keep up the great work! much love NYC
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I don't do a lot of tool related tasks but I watch your channel because I work in the sciences and your experimental design is top notch on nearly every (maybe all?) video I've watched and I can really appreciate the effort you put into your channel from that aspect. I've recommended it to a fair few PhD students for that reason.
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Not sure if you've watched some of the older videos of his but it's awesome to see the progression in how things are tested on this channel too!
@@crazycamkalani by this time I think I have binged his entire series. The progression has definitely been noticeable but the early videos had a great starting level of quality which makes it just that much more impressive.
@@Raye938 yeah absolutely, he hit the ground sprinting full speed and it's only gotten better over the years haha
Best channel ever. Very cool comparison. Thank you for continually asking the difficult questions and keeping all of this entertaining.
Wow, thank you!
really appreciate you going through the time to do these so we as consumers know what we're getting into before purchase.
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merry christmas! Thank you for ALWAYS being so informative. your videos are probably the highest rated on youtube! Nothing but support for all that you do!
You are welcome! Merry Christmas!
One of, if not THE most practical tool-related channels out there, great as always!
Thanks!
I am not sure if you would be interested in doing that , but testing different screw heads might be interesting . Hex vs Torx vs Phillips vs Slotted vs Square vs One-way.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I want you to know that because of you, since i'm in germany for a surgery, one day when I was up to it, I went to a local hardware store and got made in Germany tools for my mom. I know that german tools are some of the best, because of you. My mom is going to be *stoked* so thank you so much
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i love your channel! i always try to find a video from you when im in the market for new tools. thank you for doing what you do! the thorough and well thought out tests are awesome.
Carbides are designed to operate well under high rpm, so the tools with carbide inserts were handicapped by the cutting speed tests. Check the package for manufacturer recommended surface feet per minute (sfm) to use the best rpm.
i doubt a 1hp drill press would have the power or rigidity to make a cut like that
I mean, "high speed steel" is also made to operate well under high rpm.
I suspect the rankings wouldn't have changed much if you used the same, higher, rpm for all of them. If he used different rpms for all of them, the test would not be very useful.
@@jort93z tools should be run at manufacturers recommended specs. that's the best testing methodology.
@@chrishayes5755 one issue: tools manufacturers are on their own, and builders are on their own. These are 2 independent branches of science. If you ask me, it is builers define what tool must be capable to do, and tool manufacturers build tool according to requirements, or suck huge ****. If the tool is not applicable to any demanding job, that is waste of resources to produce it.
@@jort93z nowhere near the rpm carbide should run at
That is a beautiful brutal test. You are going to give all the machinists with OCD an anxiety attack for sure.
For sure on the OCD thing with machinists.. especially the old skool traditional ones. The man I worked for, was what I would call an Enigma...I he wasn't doing machine work, his hobby was sailing around on lake Michigan...best man I've ever met.
Thanks!
Another amazing video man, I don’t even have a use for most of the products you test but I love watching your vids because of how professional, and entertaining they are. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
You deserve every view you get. Such a great community service!
Thanks!
Another great day of watching these tests
Thanks again!
For carbide tipped annular cutters to perform best, they need more speed than a high speed steel tool and much more down force.
If you go back to the first test and double the weight used, you'll find that the carbide will shine compared to high speed tooling.
Chip removal is important as well as a good lubricant.
I drill high strength steel truck frames using a Milwaukee MAG drill and annular cutters. Boring a hole though 1/2" steel that Rockwell's 45-58, the carbide cutters work great. The key is don't allow the cutter to bounce, otherwise the carbide will chip and become almost worthless.
Always a very detailed test. Really appreciate all the time you put into these videos.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Always incredible. Super big fan of your in depth reviews. Thumbs up
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Hey Todd, I am a woodworking and I'd love to see you test HVLP sprayers. They can be pricey but some aren't and these make or brake a good spray finish
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm See if they can apply lacquer as well as latex and alkyd enamel paint! 😎✌🏼
@@ProjectFarm I have a Titan Capsray 115 you can use. S.E. of kc
The Anest Iwata AZ3-HTE2 is probably the cheapest truly professional gun you can get atm. I did a few cars with it already and it's well worth the money.
Titan capsray user here! Its an expensive unit i think 1800 ish but it sprays anything. Paint, primers urethanes, water, oil, shellac, lacquer inside and out!
I do a lot of fine paint work and with a experienced user you can get a perfect finish with any paint! I use it from trim to cabinets/ vanitys even used it to spray epoxy paint on the engine bay/underside of my Camaro!
Water based is usually the one people struggle with because its thicker. No problem getting that super flat like glass finish with the capspray. Also easy to care of. Much less of a pain than an airless type sprayer.
I’ve drilled untold 10’s of thousands of holes in an iron fab shop with a Hougan back in the 80’s before they had carbide tips. With the Lube they recommended, ours were fed internally rather than externally. We could drill 1000(?) holes with the HSS cutters before a resharpening. Mag drills have come a long way in 40 years!
Very good demo/info with this video!!!
Thanks!
I've used Hougans (3/4")for a million holes in 16 gauge steel with much success..
AWESOME video again. Love your stuff!!!
it’s been a few month, crazy how this channel has grown… very impressive!! great work!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Minor correction: though it is now widely used for making target plates, AR500 is designed to be abrasion resistant, for use as wear plates in heavy mining equipment. The name is an abbreviation of "Abrasion Resistant, 500 Brinell"
Bro you have got to be like the most hardworkin youtuber
I appreciate that
I find myself watching more for your witty quips and colorful descriptions. You never disappoint. 😁 Keep up the great work you do Todd
Thanks, will do!
I’m glad you continued to test the Milwaukee even though it was dead, still fun to watch to see what it does
Thanks!
Never knew I needed this, thanks Todd for making me spend more money on tools 💸💸💸
You bet!
😅 Yup! Yet worth it! 😎✌🏼
Again great video as always! I appreciate how you always work products to their breaking point. This was great tortoise and hare story! The carbide teeth bits sure didn’t seem to start strong but in the end they were the only ones to make it to the finish. Great information to have!
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That's because the RPM's were too low for the CT cutters. A higher RPM would allow them to eat the steel much faster.
You're timing is perfect. I'm in the market for new cutters! Another great video thanks
Thanks! Glad to hear!
Amazing. I think I have seen these before but passed them by, now they are on my list. Why do I always feel the need to buy something after watching your videos? Great job!
Thanks!
This was a very interesting test because I had never seen this type of drill bit before. Well done as always.
Thanks!
We use annular cutters all the time at work when the refinery has galled studs sheared or cut off in their equipment flanges. The carbide tipped cutters are where it's at if you're drilling B16 or B7 studs. If you want a fantastic mag drill, look into the MAB-1300. They're great and the bearings hold up to some serious abuse, so your chuck/arbor always runs true!
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome videos every time!.
Thanks for all the truthful videos!.
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Mate - I love your delivery. Fast and snappy and even timelapse. Literally the opposite of some YT channels with their endless "filler"...
I imagine it must take a long time to set up these videos and do the editing.
I'd love to see a Project Farm "Behind the Scenes" video one day (if you haven't done one that I've missed) on how you do these...
If you haven't seen his older videos, you'll realize how much he's optimized his videos to be faster paced. He's done a really good job evolving even if it's subtle.
Hey Todd, have you thought about doing a farm-themed episode? Maybe a potting soil comparison or something similar?
Either way, love your channel and your thorough nature. As a biologist, I love seeing people do good science. Keep it up! 👍👍
Or lawn fertilizer? We know he has a mower!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
The tricky thing about soil is generally the best deal and best soils for your area are going to be specific and probably purchased at a local yard. What soil you want in FL is going to be a lot different than something you want in the Dakotas. You could get generic potting soils but they are going to be a lot more expensive than getting something from your local yard.
@@NONO-hz4vo generic potting soils were exactly what I was referring to…..
@@NONO-hz4vo and I would disagree, slightly. If looking for garden bed mix, I could see adding local bulk products, but only for ease and relatively low price. Local products, unless produced by a large commercial facility, often have less consistency and less “technology” in the soil (advanced soil amendments, Biofungicides, other plant health additives). If you’re growing a garden outside, sure, the local stuff is just fine. But greenhouse-growing ANYTHING, you have to use commercial soil because, as a tropical and perennial grower, I need exact fertilizer concentrations, exact media consistency, exact media contents, etc., or my plants suffer from pest/disease/rot in the best case, or die en masse in the worst case.
Totally get what you’re saying though. I hope my comments don’t come across as being a dickhead because that’s not at all how I intend them.
Have a great day!
Thank you so much for your ongoing (and well done/ comprehensive) work!!!
You are wecome!
I like that there is variety in this video because I only knew about maybe 5 or 6 brands.
Another great video.
Thank you!
Looking forward to this one! Thanks again and keep up the excellent work!
Thanks, will do!
Well, Commander, you did it again! I'm glad I don't do a lot of drilling because I've thought about getting some annular bits but realize I'd end up tied in a knot in a corner or out in the highway after I stopped cutting flips. With no drill press, my options are pretty much suicidal BUT I sure like your drill press tests and the mag-drill when things get down to the short hairs. Your tests are aimed at us old standby guys results over a zillion dollar lab somewhere that's probably bought off to start with. I was surprised that the Milwaukee went belly up though. So THANKS for another A-PLUS one and hope all is well as the leaves finish falling and weather cools off. And of course, BLESSINGS to all yall!
Hi Lewie, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! Great point about the annular cutters. I too was really surprised that the Milwaukee didn't hold up a lot better. Such an expensive set of cutters to dull so easily. Hope all is well and wishing yall many BLESSINGS!!!!
thank you so much for making these videos they've been an insanely great source of things both me and my dad need to purchase for housework and other projects
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Thank you for opening up a whole world of possibilities.
Great idea for a video. I've never used these, but will definitely be upgrading from my old hole saw kit.
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm You're welcome! And thank you, Todd. Your videos have helped millions to make smarter purchases. We definitely are grateful to you.
Great video I love this format so much. I just feel like it is so much more comprehensive than having the rating sheet at the end. I don't know why but this feels better. Keep up the great content. I would love to see review of offset sheet metal snips.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
Love the PF videos. Very Impressive! Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
Awesome video, Thank you for taking the time to create it!
Thanks and you are welcome!
The percentage of cobalt in HSS (expensive and unfortunately also used in lithium batteries) makes a huge difference in cutting edge durability. Always like your videos. You are the consumers report for people that do stuff, thanks.
Plus he has never rigged a crash test to defame a vehicle becase someone in the office rolled one.
Donut media has a video on how Consumer reports rigged the Suzuki Samurai roll over test.
I can't take them seriously on anything now that I know what they did on that test.
I drove two Samurais over a period of ten years both on and off road. I pushed them to the limit, had them air borne both on and off road. Not once did I feel it would roll. Ever.
Awesome testing! I use anular cutters almost on a daily basis and carry a magdrill on my truck. I've almost exclusively used slugger but recently been testing some cheaper brands. Thanks for more to try! Never thought any would have a chance in ar 500..
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm If you do, do another series of tests try endurance testing in the metals they are meant to be used in.
So if you're comparing HSS cutters try this.
Drill 1 hole in Aluminum then 4 in mild steel and then repeat that sequence 3 or 4 or 5 times with a final hole in aluminum. In other words start in Aluminium and then every 5th hole is back in the aluminum.
Don't worry about timing the mild steel. The aluminum is the test the mild steel is just for wear.
If you graph the times for the aluminum you should get a fairly good representation of how they are holding up. The other thing to look at is the accuracy of the hole. Is it still the same diameter?
That should tell everyone is how well they wear.
Dude, I probably wasn’t the only one who suggested this a few months ago, but THIS IS AWESOME! Thanks, Man!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for suggesting the video idea!
Great video, as always. Your testing is top notch
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nice tests!! One small detail to consider, you mentioned it a few times but people might gloss over it. The less-aggressive cutters might be better to have for general-purpose work since they're intended to be used on the bigger variety of materials. The aggressive cutters are really only intended for softer things like aluminum, plastics, brass, etc where they can sometimes perform better, but need a rigid setup and some oomph behind the drill motor. It's something to consider if a person is trying to just buy one and done.
Thanks!
Agreed, also something to note with carbide teeth you can usually run at a higher speed and feed (Milling) on harder materials compared to HSS, has to do with tool being able to run hotter at the cutting edge. For softer materials the higher cutting edge temps will "smear" the material and reduce cutting speed where with harder materials it will make the material you are cutting more ductile so it can be sheared off by the cutting tool.
So point is have 1 for softer materials and 1 for harder materials.
This is definitely a pipe dream given the cost, but I'd love to see one for lawn tractors. Plus some of the attachments like snow blowers. Things like transmission and engine durability, ease of repairs, etc.
I too wish Project Farm to test lawn tractors, especially the 2-wheel powered units for small property/ poor access
@@---l--- Yes, I bought a used JD lawn tractor last year when I moved to my place in Northern Minnesota and it died after a year. I need to replace it very soon as I need the snow blower, but at what they are charging, I need an unbiased guide where to invest my money. I was told by the local JD dealer that my current blower attachment won't work on the newer models.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Always informative
Keep up the good work
Looking forward to your next test
Thanks for the suggestion.
This is the most informative UA-cam channel
Another fascinating and useful comparison test!👍 Though it might be a bit of a niche audience (wood heat users), a comparison of heat powered fans would be interesting. In fact, the Peltier & Seebeck effects are interesting in themselves. Thanks again for the video.
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While very expensive, my best purchase for tools for my job was a magnetic drill press with annular cutters.
So much safer and faster with larger holes and heavier materials. Zero regrets spending the money.
Strong agree. I don't quite need them for home use, but they're indispensable in the shop! We use Champions, btw.
I have learned and saved so much money watching your channel, Thank you my friend.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Didn’t know what an annular cutter was; Will never need on; happy I watched…always informative and fun.
Thanks for watching!
Another awesome video. One thing that might be worth mentioning is that the carbide cutters while lasting much longer, are also harder to sharpen compared to the HSS versions.
Can you even sharpen them? Hougen says you cant sharpen the Copperheads.
Who cares if they last a lot longer anyway
Tool and cutter grinder here. . . . no they're not, you just don't have the training 🤣🤣
@@T0tenkampf lol, they're lying to you.
@@cwill2127 It lasts even longer when a tool maker like me can keep pushing them back .010" at a time, or even replace the carbide tips and completely recondition an old tool.
This is a tool I had no idea existed, but it is a sensible upgrade to a twist drill or hole saw. It would have been nice to see one or both of those used on each of the tests to compare to the cutters to see how much more (or less) efficient the cutters are in comparison. Otherwise, very informative video!
It was very impressive how some of the HSS cutters were able to make reasonable progress on the AR500. I've never had to drill AR500, but if I had before learning about these cutters today, I probably would have gone looking for an armor piercing bullet of the right size before I attempted using a regular drill bit or heaven forbid a hole saw.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Love your educational tests!
Thank you for always stating where the products are made so I can better choose which one to buy.
I use Unibor Cobalt cutters, as they've been the best for lasting a long time (mild steel), but the price is very competitive too.
Thanks for the feedback.
I LOVE my annular cutters. I use them in a mag-drill and in my mill.
One thing, it is hard to compare 1" depth to 2" depth and also carbide vs HSS with regard to price and weight.
Thanks for sharing.
Man, you are doing great work with those tests! Thank you 🙂
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Just bought a Champion. Thanks for the video!
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I’d love a video on what you do with all the tools you purchase for these videos. Like do you have a massive storage for them all?
Thank you for another great video!
I would like to see some behind the scenes video on how you develop your testing methodology.
For this video for example, the carbide tipped ones might prefer a different speed/weight on the drill than the HSS ones do. (I've heard they prefer higher speeds and lower weight)
So how do you decide in what parameters to test with?
Great work as always and I'm looking forward to more!
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I love this channel! You're amazing, guys!
Thanks!
great video! used to drill 2" holes radially with these.
Can you test levels? I always wondered if the cheaper levels like the Stanley plastic ones were just as good/durable/accurate as the higher end Milwaukee and empire ones?
Thanks for the video idea.
Thank you I've been pending about a mag drill and cuttersyou have given more unbices info than anyone thank-you so much
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Same here, I have used these in specialized industrial pipeline tools, but was not aware they had now trickled down to the consumer market awesome!
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it’d be cool to see an updated comparison of impact drivers as many new models have come out since your last video and could also include other brands that werent in that video
Good Point! Thanks for the suggestion.