Speed Steel
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Steel cutting: it’s one of those things that you never figure you’ll need to do, but that circumstances too often force you into. Major plumbing projects or swimming pool installations can easily require you to cut your own steel pipes for drainage systems or other, similar repair jobs. This can help you save money, as well as give you the personal satisfaction that only comes with a job well done.
Even though it’s technically possible to cut steel pipes with a hacksaw or another non-powered, non-industrial quality tool, we don’t recommend it. A steel cutting saw should ideally be powered, and using spring-loaded tools (a chop saw, for example) can make your life much simpler and can also help make your project much safer. Any portable steel cutting saw will work, of course, preferable with a 9″ metal cutting saw blade that’s capable of making accurate miter cuts. If you need to make bevel cuts for some reason–or if you just suspect you will in the future–go ahead and make the investment in a good bevel cutter now to save you the agony later.
The key with any professional cutting, of course, is to measure. Measure twice, cut once is the classic adage for this: go ahead and double that if you’ve got the patience. If not, just make sure your measurements are accurate, and that you double-check them before making any cuts. You can mark your measurements using any permanent marker, but it’s probably a better idea to just use a scribing tool to put a notch in the actual steel.This is far more noticeable when you’re making your cuts, and it gives the saw a “groove” to work with in order to make sure that your cut is as close to the mark as possible.
Use a vice grip to secure your steel before you make any cuts. Even the best chop saw or other portable steel cutting saw isn’t perfectly accurate if you can’t hold your basic materials steady. A good vice grip will also help prevent any accidents in the unlikely event that the saw slips or you face other technical problems during the cut.
As long as you have those problems solved, it’s just a matter of applying the right pressure and making sure your motor skills are up to snuff. It’s also a good idea to wear protective material over your eyes, since cutting steel is naturally going to throw off plenty of sparks. Goggles are sufficient for this, but if you plan to cut a large amount of steel you might also want to use an iron protective mask.
Once you have your steel pipes cut, you’ll probably need to add some screw holes or other join holes to complete your project. We suggest using a good magnetic base drill for this, such as those sold by Rotabroach and other industrial tool suppliers.High-speed steel cutters or other powered drilling equipment can give you perfectly accurate pilot holes and save you a lot of grief and headache down the line.
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Here you can find Speed Steel items on Ebay:
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High Speed Steel Cutter by Dremel 100 $5.49 |
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1″ VERMONT AMERICAN 1/2″ REDUCED SHANK HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BIT HSS $28.99 |
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170 Piece High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set MTNXDBS170WH $74.89 |
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Hougen Series 2 1/4″ 2″ Depth TiN Coated M12 High Speed Steel Cutter 12272 $225.99 |
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Hougen Series 1 3/16″ 3″ Depth TiN Coated M12 High Speed Steel Cutter 3-12238 $136.99 |
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100 HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BITS for rotary tools $29.99 |
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NEW 29 pc. High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set 3/8″ Shanks $28.29 |
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18 pc. Black Oxide Drill Bit Set – M2 High Speed Steel $17.00 |
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Cleveland High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set 1/16”-1/2” $25.00 |
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Vermont American 1″ Reduced 1/2″ Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bit 10564 $30.52 |
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Vermont American 3/16″ High Speed Steel Extension Length Drill Bit 13162 $6.99 |
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Makita D-17217 High-Speed Steel Planer Blades for 1900B $29.01 |
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Vermont American 7/16″ High Speed Steel Extension Length Drill Bit 13278 $12.99 |
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Vermont American 7/32″ High Speed Steel Extension Length Drill Bit 13164 $7.35 |
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Vermont American 7/16″ Reduced Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bits 10428 $9.99 |
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Vermont American 1/2″ Reduced Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bits 10432 $9.99 |
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Vermont American 7 Piece High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set 10240 $10.99 |
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Vermont American 17/64″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10117 $6.14 |
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VERMONT AMERICAN 13160 Industrial™/Black Oxide™ High Speed Steel 5/32″ Drill Bit $1.25 |
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1.25″” DREMEL TYPE High Speed Steel SAW BLADE w/Mandrel $4.75 |
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Hougen Series 1 1/16″ 3″ Depth TiN Coated M12 High Speed Steel Cutter 3-12234 $112.99 |
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Hougen Series 32MM Diameter, 2″ Depth M2 High Speed Steel Cutter 12432 $100.99 |
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8 pc High Speed M2 Steel Wood Turning Lathe Chisel Set $62.99 |
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Hougen Series 13/16″ 2″ Depth TiN Coated M12 High Speed Steel Cutter 12726 $73.99 |
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Hougen X 2″ 12000 Series M2 High Speed Steel Rotabroach Magnetic Drill Cutter $81.99 |
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Hougen Series 1 1/2″ Diameter, 1″ Depth M2 High Speed Steel Cutter 12148 $100.99 |
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Hougen 1/16″ X 2″ Depth M2 High Speed Steel Cutter With Stack Geometry 12234S $98.99 |
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Hougen X 2″ Depth M2 High Speed Steel Cutter With Stack Geometry 12230S $91.99 |
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Hougen Series 34MM 1″ Depth TiN Coated M12 High Speed Steel Cutter 12334 $85.99 |
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Hougen Series 3/4″ Diameter, 1″ Depth M2 High Speed Steel Cutter 12124 $39.99 |
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Hougen Series 1/2″ Diameter, 2″ Depth M2 High Speed Steel Cutter 12216 $39.99 |
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Vermont American 1/4″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10116 $5.77 |
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Vermont American 15/32″ Reduced Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bit 10486 $9.99 |
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Vermont American 19/64″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10119 $6.58 |
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Vermont American 5/64″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10105 $4.99 |
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Vermont American 1/4″ High Speed Steel Extension Length Drill Bit 13166 $7.57 |
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7pc HIGH SPEED STEEL WOOD CUTTING SAW BLADES FOR DREMEL $7.99 |
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Vermont American 9/16″ Reduced 1/2″ Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bit 10536 $17.71 |
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Vermont American 27/64″ Reduced Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bit 10483 $8.99 |
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3 PCS HSS Step Bit Set Drill Titanium Speed Steel 1/8″ to 3/4″ – *FREE SHIPPING* $15.99 |
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Vermont American 21/64″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10121 $6.99 |
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Vermont American 5/16″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10120 $6.54 |
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Vermont American 29/64 Reduced Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bit 10485 $9.99 |
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Vermont American 1/8″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10108 $4.99 |
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Vermont American 19/64″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10219 $5.99 |
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Vermont American 11/32″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10122 $7.19 |
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Hit Tools High Speed Steel Step Drill Bit with 2 Holes 21-ST9 $20.99 |
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Hit Tools High Speed Steel Step Drill Bit with 9 Holes 21-ST3 $17.99 |
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40mm Dia 6mm Drill Bit High Speed Steel Metal Hole Saw $8.36 |
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Vermont American 15/64″ High Speed Steel Jobbers Length Bit 10115 $5.65 |
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Dormer A141 High Speed Steel Jobber Drill Bits, Black and Gold Oxide (29pc SET) $59.99 |
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GRIP 35297 HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BITS 12″ – 5 PIECES $13.69 |
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High Speed Steel 19mm Dia Twist Drilling Bit Hole Saw $6.83 |
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NEW SNAP ON HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BIT #DBF7/64C $1.50 |
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NEW SNAP ON HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BIT #DBF15/64C $2.00 |
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NEW SNAP ON HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BIT #DBF7/32C $2.00 |
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NEW SNAP ON HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BIT #DBF19/64C $3.00 |
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NEW SNAP ON HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BIT #DBF25/64C $4.00 |
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4 Pcs Titanium Step Drill Bit Set Tools M2 High Speed Steel Bits Steps DIY Tools $18.40 |
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3/16″ to 1/2″ Professional Step Drill Bit High Speed Steel $9.99 |
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1/8″ to 1/2″ Professional Step Drill Bit High Speed Steel $9.99 |
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1/4″ to 3/4″ Professional Step Drill Bit High Speed Steel $10.40 |
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High Speed Steel 3.5mm Dia Twist Drilling Bit 10 Pcs $10.02 |
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21mm Diameter High Speed Steel Drilling Bit Hole Saw $7.96 |
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2 LENOX ONE TOOTH ROUGH WOOD HOLE CUTTER HOLE SAW DRILL SET HIGH SPEED STEEL $9.99 |
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100 SKIL / BOSCH HIGH SPEED STEEL HSS DRILL BIT ASSORTMENT $26.99 |
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High Speed Steel HSS M10 Machine Screw Thread Plug Taps $34.00 |
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Vermont American 1/2″ High Speed Steel Extension Length Drill Bit 13282 $14.99 |
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PSI Woodworking LCSIXW Hi Speed Steel Wood Lathe Chisel $88.98 |
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10 Pcs 6.0mm Drilling Dia. High Speed Steel HSS Twist Drill Bits $18.91 |
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Hige Speed Steel HSS M8 Machine Screw Thread Plug Taps $17.93 |
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26 PC HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BIT SETS IN 2 PLASTIC CASES 26 BITS 1/16″ to 1/4″ $14.99 |
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KOBALT 100′ HIGH SPEED 3X GEARED LONG STEEL TAPE -LIFETIME HASSLE-FREE GUARANTEE $9.99 |
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Bosch (85098) High Speed Steel Double Flute Straight Bit 3/8″ $8.00 |
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Straight Shank High Speed Steel 1.4mm Twist Drill Bit $4.79 |
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Drill Master 29 Pc High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set – NIB $19.99 |
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Set of 5 Craftsman Wood Lathe Turning Tools High Speed Steel # 9-2855 $34.99 |
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MILWAUKEE 49-56-8000 High Speed Steel 1/4″ x 4″ Extra Long Pilot Bit $1.99 |
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19 PIECE METRIC DRILL BIT SET HIGH SPEED STEEL 1 – 10mm $43.95 |
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High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set Straight Shank 16 Piece 33/64″ to 3/4″ by 64ths $87.99 |
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28mm Dia High Speed Steel Drilling Bit Metal Hole Saw $9.90 |
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Master Mechanic 21 Piece High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set $17.37 |
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Speedbor 14-Piece High-Speed Steel Classic Spade Bit Set $19.99 |
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7pc HIGH SPEED STEEL WOOD CUTTING SAW BLADES FOR DREMEL $9.99 |
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5pc 12″ EXTRA LONG HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BIT SET $9.99 |
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Set of 20″ Planer Blades Knives – High Speed Steel (HSS) – BRAND NEW – Qty (4) $99.99 |
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Set of 15″ Planer Blades Knives – High Speed Steel (HSS) – BRAND NEW – Qty (3) $69.99 |
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New 1″ Vermont American 1/2″Recuced Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bit $24.99 |
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New 5/8″ Vermont American 1/2″Recuced Shank High Speed Steel Drill Bit $11.99 |
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15 DEWALT HIGH SPEED STEEL DRILL BITS 1/2″ BRAZIL $9.99 |
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High Speed Steel Straight Shank 12mm Twist Drill Bit $6.19 |
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2 Pcs 19mm High Speed Steel Metal Hole Saw Drilling Bit $7.35 |
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3 Piece Titanium Nitride Coated High Speed Steel Step Drills $21.00 |
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High Speed Steel HSS Straight Shank 9mm Twist Drill Bit $12.09 |
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Century Heavy Duty High Speed Steel Drill Bit – 19/64″ $3.75 |
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Century Heavy Duty High Speed Steel Drill Bit – 23/64″ $5.00 |
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Century Heavy Duty High Speed Steel Drill Bit – 31/64″ $10.50 |
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5 PC HIGH SPEED STEEL WITH COBALT COATED STEP DRILL SAE $27.54 |
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Century Brite High Speed Steel Drill Bit – 19/64″ $3.25 |
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Century Brite High Speed Steel Drill Bit – 27/64″ $7.00 |