Hole Saw Set...OK for keggle drill?

[Padstack31]

step drill bit for sure...it's the right tool for the job, others might work but the step drill bit is the right tool..here's one for $20

Bosch SDT8 1/2 Titanium Step Drill - PlumberSurplus.com

 

[mattmcl]

I haven't done a keg, but I cut a hole in our stainless sink to install a soap dispenser. I drilled a 1/8" hole with a regular drill bit, then routed the hole out using a stainless steel router bit for my Dremel. It took about 20 minutes, but the Dremel bit was about $6.

 

[BlindLemonLars]

The harbor freight step bits work fine.

I've drilled about 10 holes with mine through stainless kegs and its still sharp enough to drill more.

Agreed. I've used my HF step bits for many jobs, including the holes in my stainless kettle. It worked great, and will continue to.

I think Harbor Freight tools get a bad rap. Some of them are horrible junk, but others are quite adequate for typical household purposes. Obviously those bits aren't suitable if you drill holes in stainless for a living, 5 days a week. But for us DIY types who drill a few holes a month, they are a great value.

 

[Murphyprecht]

Olah! Problem is I need to drill a 4 inch (just over 100mm) hole in the top of my keg.
I haven't seen a step drill that size so hard, slow and lubricated bi metal core drill it is eh?

 

[Murphyprecht]

yeah yeah, I know I've posted on a 12 year old thread lol

 

[Dland]

That's how I drilled holes in my kegs, none were 4 inches tough. Used a higher quality set, you can even speed up some once hole outline established. Buy a spare pilot bit or two.