A new generation of metal cutting tools span the divide ... Chop-style saws that use special metal-cutting carbide-tipped blades not only slice steel tubing, angle iron and flat stock with ...

There are three tool options to consider when drilling large-diameter holes in thick steel: twist drill bits ... especially when trying to use a hand-held drill in an awkward location.

vices High-carbon steel (tool steel) Hard but brittle, less malleable than mild steel, good electrical and thermal conductivity Taps and tools, eg screwdrivers and chisels Low-carbon steel (mild ...

The video below shows the process in all its simplicity. The tool steel of the drill bit is far harder than the mild steel of the hammer, but still soft enough to take an edge, and the resulting ...