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Eric Housman
08-20-2015, 5:33 PM
Anyone know where I can get a two step drill bit? I need it for some game calls I am making. It should be a 31/64 and 41/64 or 3/4. I can't find where anyone makes these. There are tons of step bits, but nothing that I can use.
If I can't get one anyone had luck making their own?
Thanks in advance.

Lee Schierer
08-20-2015, 7:34 PM
You might be able to grind down a 3/4" spade bit to make two steps.

Bruce Page
08-20-2015, 8:04 PM
If you're looking for a twist type step drill this company will make what ever size you need. I used them a few time back in my shop days. They do nice work, but not cheap IIRC.
http://products.protocutter.com/product/custom-tooling/custom-step-drills

Grant Wilkinson
08-20-2015, 8:48 PM
Izzy Swan has a video on youtube where he grinds his own.

Edward Oleen
08-20-2015, 10:25 PM
Is there some reason you can't use two drills? First drill the smaller diameter, and then go back with the larger.

Look at it as "drilling a counter-bore" for plugging a hole in furniture or something

Don Sundberg
08-20-2015, 11:39 PM
Dreamer Tool

http://www.dreamertool.com/

Used to use in a production environment. Also probably not cheap.

Don

Mike Cutler
08-21-2015, 5:14 AM
WL Fuller in Rhode Island.
Their only products are drill and mill bits. They have a good selection of two step drills, and if they don't have it, they'll make it.

John Coloccia
08-21-2015, 5:28 AM
Just do a search on "Custom Step Drill", and you'll get dozens of guys that do it. They'll all be a little costly, especially at 3/4", but I've had custom tools made and it only hurts for a few minutes. When you're using the tool and it's doing a beautiful job, it seems worth it. :)

Fred Heenie
08-21-2015, 6:51 AM
Reliable in San Bernardino was a great supplier of bits for Confirmats and Kreg bits, if they are still around. Any industrial saw shop that does Confimat bits can do it as well.