[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by Ford_madhan

I am planning to do a DIY love bird cage using PVC pipe. Is a PVC cutter worth getting for this project or regular hacksaw blade is enough? Anyone has experience working with PVC cutters?

Can't say I have any experience with specific PVC cutters. So far a good hacksaw with the appropriate blade has worked for me. But then so far I have only used and cut PVC tubing for electrical work. On a DIY job like yours you might have to cut under different angles and keep the cut finish as smooth as possible. Not a concern for cutting PVC electrical ducts.

Would be interesting to hear from someone who has used one how convenient they are for different sizes, cut finish etc

Jeroen

[Ford_madhan]

Originally Posted by Jeroen

Can't say I have any experience with specific PVC cutters. So far a good hacksaw with the appropriate blade has worked for me. But then so far I have only used and cut PVC tubing for electrical work. On a DIY job like yours you might have to cut under different angles and keep the cut finish as smooth as possible. Not a concern for cutting PVC electrical ducts.

Would be interesting to hear from someone who has used one how convenient they are for different sizes, cut finish etc

Jeroen

I will be using 1/2 inch pipes mostly for the project. PVC cutter seems good enough for this size and leaves no mess behind. But i am not sure on the available quality and ease of use with this cutter. Local hardware shops do not have this but i can see this in Amazon.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Holyghost

Friends, Need a quick help about drill bits.
Which are the locally available good HSS drill bits? (I dont want the bosch drill bits).
I used to have a few good ones manufactured by a company whose logo was an "A" inside a circle. I threw them away when I bought bosch drill set. (big mistake).
Do you know that company? I think it was ASK or something similar but can't find that name in google.

Your best bet is to find a workshop that does odd metal working jobs, and ask them which brand they use. They will also guide you to the shops where they get their supplies.

[NH7]

Originally Posted by Ford_madhan

I am planning to do a DIY love bird cage using PVC pipe. Is a PVC cutter worth getting for this project or regular hacksaw blade is enough? Anyone has experience working with PVC cutters?

I haven't used a PVC cutter as such, but have used ' Ridgid' pipe cutters extensively for copper tubes. If you are talking about the same thing- the instrument looks like a micrometer with a cutting wheel at the top(??). Easy to use, extremely clean even cut. However, don't think buying one is necessary for your intended use. Sandpaper and Elbow grease will clean up a hacksaw cut sufficiently.

[Ford_madhan]

Originally Posted by NH7

I haven't used a PVC cutter as such, but have used ' Ridgid' pipe cutters extensively for copper tubes. If you are talking about the same thing- the instrument looks like a micrometer with a cutting wheel at the top(??). Easy to use, extremely clean even cut. However, don't think buying one is necessary for your intended use. Sandpaper and Elbow grease will clean up a hacksaw cut sufficiently.

I am talking about this or similar one and trying to understand if it would be useful..

https://www.amazon.in/Metal-Blade-Cu...rds=pvc+cutter

[rdst_1]

Originally Posted by Holyghost

Friends, Need a quick help about drill bits.
Which are the locally available good HSS drill bits? (I dont want the bosch drill bits).
I used to have a few good ones manufactured by a company whose logo was an "A" inside a circle. I threw them away when I bought bosch drill set. (big mistake).
Do you know that company? I think it was ASK or something similar but can't find that name in google.

Addison manufactures and supplies some of the best HSS drill bits in India. They have the logo you are looking for.

[Holyghost]

Originally Posted by rdst_1

Addison manufactures and supplies some of the best HSS drill bits in India. They have the logo you are looking for.

You are right. Thank you very much. Addison was the name I was looking for. Their drills were much better than the Bosch ones. I will be visiting tool shops tomorrow to buy them and also need to buy a couple of C-Clamps and a locking plier.

[rdst_1]

Originally Posted by Holyghost

You are right. Thank you very much. Addison was the name I was looking for. Their drills were much better than the Bosch ones. I will be visiting tool shops tomorrow to buy them and also need to buy a couple of C-Clamps and a locking plier.

Which city will you be buying in?
I have found that it helps to buy from known company dealers. You can ask for dealer details from respective company helplines. I bought Addison bits worth 5k from a known dealer in Chandigarh when I bought my floor drill press and like someone has mentioned above, one can get 20-40% off on catalog prices (which are already lower than MRP).

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by rdst_1

Addison manufactures and supplies some of the best HSS drill bits in India. They have the logo you are looking for.

Thank you very much! The drill bits that I have, sold under the name of Bosch, are rubbish.

I have been looking for a good set of twist drills. The sort of thing that lasts a lifetime especially as 90% of them never actually get used!

[rdst_1]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Thank you very much! The drill bits that I have, sold under the name of Bosch, are rubbish.

I have been looking for a good set of twist drills. The sort of thing that lasts a lifetime especially as 90% of them never actually get used!

My pleasure. If using twist drills on metal, one will never be satisfied when using hand held drills. The same bit will feel so much better on a drill press. We were wasting so much time drilling holes with our cordless drill when building my cow shed that I went ahead and bought a middle level floor drill press. I was able to drill all the holes I needed in a matter of hours as opposed to what would have taken upto a week and a broken back using the hand held drill.

[Motard_Blr]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

...
The sort of thing that lasts a lifetime especially as 90% of them never actually get used!

Do remember to coat the bits with some light oil or wd40 when you store them to prevent them from rusting. Rusty drill bits are no use and can be dangerous if they snap.

[Motard_Blr]

HSS drill bits work well only for carbon steels but alloy steels such as stainless steel are difficult to drill with them. So if you have a project where extensive drilling off stainless steel or other hard metals is required, carbide drill bits are better. These are harder than HSS but are also more brittle so extra care is required.

[Manoj2268]

Biting the bullet on a household drill. Read through half this thread in the last 6-8 hours however the more I scrolled through, the more confused I became! :(

Usage: Mummy's engineer(curtain rods, household fittings and minor woodworking). In my society, a lot of people are throwing away old(in an excellent condition) furniture hence thinking of recycling those for our use.

What drill should I go for, 10 or 13mm? I have a couple of options in Bosch and B&D(from amazon) and I am planning to purchase the same in the coming week.

Any additional drill bits that I should purchase over and above the bits provided in the kit?

[diyguy]

Originally Posted by Manoj2268

Mummy's engineer(curtain rods, household fittings and minor woodworking)?

Keep it simple and get one like this. It's on a deal price now at 3199. Bosch GSB 10 RE Professional Tool Kit (Blue, Pack of 100) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0119ROQXY

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Manoj2268

Biting the bullet on a household drill. Read through half this thread in the last 6-8 hours however the more I scrolled through, the more confused I became! :(

Usage: Mummy's engineer(curtain rods, household fittings and minor woodworking). In my society, a lot of people are throwing away old(in an excellent condition) furniture hence thinking of recycling those for our use.

What drill should I go for, 10 or 13mm? I have a couple of options in Bosch and B&D(from amazon) and I am planning to purchase the same in the coming week.

Any additional drill bits that I should purchase over and above the bits provided in the kit?

If you are not going to drill large holes in steel then stick to 10mm drills. The nomenclature of 10mm, 13mm etc is capacity to drill through steel (as well as chuck size). For wood and masonry the bits of larger diameter have shanks that fit 10mm drill chuck.

I personally like buying individual drill bits to suit the job.
. For drilling in walls, I suggest that you get a few long (say 150-250mm) masonry bits in 6mm, 8mm and 12mm
. For wood working get a range from 4mm to 12mm.
. For large diameter holes in wood get specialised "Hole Saw"