burning up a drill bit while working with mdf - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T09:35:33Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/burning-up-a-drill-bit-while?feed=yes&xn_auth=nothanks, if I get one I will a…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-26:2900167:Comment:742252010-11-26T14:23:25.413Zray vilehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RayVile
thanks, if I get one I will also let everyone know if it was worth it
thanks, if I get one I will also let everyone know if it was worth it Another option Kreg offers is…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-25:2900167:Comment:741132010-11-25T15:57:18.452Zeric mannhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ericmann
Another option Kreg offers is the DKDB step drill bit. Since it's used mostly in their high production machines, it stays sharp longer. It sells for $34.99 on the Kreg website, and is made of cobalt steel. Yes, it's more expensive up front, but will probably last longer between sharpenings. If I ever get around to purchasing one , I'll do a quick review.<br />
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Please see below, from the Kreg website:<br />
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ITEM # DKDB<br />
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This heavy duty cobalt steel drill bit is uniquely designed for use with our…
Another option Kreg offers is the DKDB step drill bit. Since it's used mostly in their high production machines, it stays sharp longer. It sells for $34.99 on the Kreg website, and is made of cobalt steel. Yes, it's more expensive up front, but will probably last longer between sharpenings. If I ever get around to purchasing one , I'll do a quick review.<br />
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Please see below, from the Kreg website:<br />
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ITEM # DKDB<br />
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This heavy duty cobalt steel drill bit is uniquely designed for use with our high-production Pocket-Hole Machines. The bit itself features a one-piece design eliminating clogging and providing a much smoother and faster drilling stroke than drill bits with replaceable center drills. Idential 3/8” diameter also makes this a great premium drill bit upgrade for any of our Kreg Jigs.<br />
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Note: If you’re purchasing bit replacements for a DK 3100, be sure to also order a left hand drill bit (LH-DKDB) for the center spindle of this 3-spindle machine.<br />
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Our Price: $34.99 your probably right, I was ju…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-15:2900167:Comment:728072010-11-15T23:04:19.743Zray vilehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RayVile
your probably right, I was just drilling like I was using a pc of plywood or some other wood, sometimes I the way I think is don't force it just get a bigger hammer<br></br>
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<cite>Frank said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/burning-up-a-drill-bit-while#2900167Comment72625"><div>I have built two benches with MDF and a router Table top with MDF using the K3 master system.<br></br><br></br>Using a cordless drill and attaching my shop vac to the dust port adapter, I have…</div>
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your probably right, I was just drilling like I was using a pc of plywood or some other wood, sometimes I the way I think is don't force it just get a bigger hammer<br/>
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<cite>Frank said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/burning-up-a-drill-bit-while#2900167Comment72625"><div>I have built two benches with MDF and a router Table top with MDF using the K3 master system.<br/><br/>Using a cordless drill and attaching my shop vac to the dust port adapter, I have never had a problem. I make sure that I raise the drill and clear the hole several times drilling each hole. I think the problem is more the technique of drilling the holes.</div>
</blockquote> I have built two benches with…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-15:2900167:Comment:726252010-11-15T17:23:33.908ZFrankhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Frank123
I have built two benches with MDF and a router Table top with MDF using the K3 master system.<br />
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Using a cordless drill and attaching my shop vac to the dust port adapter, I have never had a problem. I make sure that I raise the drill and clear the hole several times drilling each hole. I think the problem is more the technique of drilling the holes.
I have built two benches with MDF and a router Table top with MDF using the K3 master system.<br />
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Using a cordless drill and attaching my shop vac to the dust port adapter, I have never had a problem. I make sure that I raise the drill and clear the hole several times drilling each hole. I think the problem is more the technique of drilling the holes. A trick that's worked well fo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-15:2900167:Comment:726172010-11-15T16:25:53.081Zeric mannhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ericmann
A trick that's worked well for me is alternating between (2) corded 2,500 rpm drills, each with a sharp bit.<br />
I'll drill one or two holes with my corded Ridgid brand drill and then place it on the workbench to cool...next, I pick up my corded Dewalt brand drill and drill another one or two holes.<br />
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This keeps the bits from overheating and becoming prematurely dull and allows me to be more productive. The orange Ridgid and yellow Dewalt colors<br />
make it easy for me tell the drills apart.<br />
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I hope…
A trick that's worked well for me is alternating between (2) corded 2,500 rpm drills, each with a sharp bit.<br />
I'll drill one or two holes with my corded Ridgid brand drill and then place it on the workbench to cool...next, I pick up my corded Dewalt brand drill and drill another one or two holes.<br />
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This keeps the bits from overheating and becoming prematurely dull and allows me to be more productive. The orange Ridgid and yellow Dewalt colors<br />
make it easy for me tell the drills apart.<br />
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I hope this helps. Don't give up on MDF, you can…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-14:2900167:Comment:724292010-11-14T19:01:54.165ZDan Fioritohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DanFiorito
Don't give up on MDF, you can do a lot with it! If it's a household product and i'm going to paint it, odds are I'll use as much as I can, just seal it properly and it will last forever!
Don't give up on MDF, you can do a lot with it! If it's a household product and i'm going to paint it, odds are I'll use as much as I can, just seal it properly and it will last forever! Thanks to everyone that repli…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-14:2900167:Comment:724192010-11-14T16:59:27.352Zray vilehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RayVile
Thanks to everyone that replied, I figured it had to be the mdf that was causing the problem I never worked with mdf before and I'm not sure I'm a big fan of the mdf but the project turned out well and when I picked up the new bit I spent the extra couple of dollars and got the mini jig so I now have one of them also
Thanks to everyone that replied, I figured it had to be the mdf that was causing the problem I never worked with mdf before and I'm not sure I'm a big fan of the mdf but the project turned out well and when I picked up the new bit I spent the extra couple of dollars and got the mini jig so I now have one of them also I haven't drilled a lot of po…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-14:2900167:Comment:723882010-11-14T10:54:25.209Zthetoolnuthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/thetoolnut
I haven't drilled a lot of pocket holes in MDF but given the nature of the material i'm not surprised you've had problems. either hook up a shop vacum to the jig or give the jig a blast of compressed air after drilling each hole. Working the drill bit slowly up and and down till your dept collar reaches the jig might help as well.
I haven't drilled a lot of pocket holes in MDF but given the nature of the material i'm not surprised you've had problems. either hook up a shop vacum to the jig or give the jig a blast of compressed air after drilling each hole. Working the drill bit slowly up and and down till your dept collar reaches the jig might help as well. I do most of my work with mdf…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-14:2900167:Comment:723822010-11-14T07:33:02.738ZBen Socratoushttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BenSocratous
I do most of my work with mdf, and I have found that dust extraction on the jig is a neccesity to prevent heat build up.
I do most of my work with mdf, and I have found that dust extraction on the jig is a neccesity to prevent heat build up. I find with MDF if i'm not us…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2010-11-14:2900167:Comment:723632010-11-14T00:56:52.798ZDan Fioritohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DanFiorito
I find with MDF if i'm not using the dust port attachment I'll raise the drill up and down a fair bit to try and keep it clean. The problem is MDF contains a lot find dust and glue which heats up and melts (to put it simply) thus causing it to clog and burn.
I find with MDF if i'm not using the dust port attachment I'll raise the drill up and down a fair bit to try and keep it clean. The problem is MDF contains a lot find dust and glue which heats up and melts (to put it simply) thus causing it to clog and burn.