Originally Posted by
PAPAFIXIT
What kind of bit do y'all use for SS?
I use a drill press and titanium or cobalt drill bits. When I first started, I used an 18 volts cordless drill. I went through about 4 titanium drill bits with each set of plates. I then got smart and purchased a drill press. Since then I have been using the same drill bit which is a dewalt 1/4" cobalt bit. The drill press is set to the slowest speed which I believe is 320rpm. I also use cutting oil to keep the temperature down. The key to drilling metal is as follows. Slow your bit speed down, use as much pressure as you can and keep the bit square with the metal. The slower your bit speed the longer it will last.
2006 Ram, 5.9 cummins HO. 4 cell design, 1.5 LPM@30amp, 24.3 MPG