Step Drills

step drills
Custom High-Speed Steel Step Drill – ALTIN Coated This precision-engineered step drill features a positive depth stop, three flats on the shank for secure holding, and is cylindrically ground for guided use in a bushing. Designed and manufactured by General Cutting Tools, it’s optimized for performance and durability in demanding applications.

Custom Step Drills & Sharpening Services

Step drills are versatile cutting tools designed with multiple diameter steps, allowing you to drill a range of hole sizes with a single bit. Ideal for enlarging holes in thin metal, plywood, drywall, particleboard, and more—step drills are a must-have for precision and efficiency in fabrication and installation work.

Custom Step Drill Manufacturing

At General Cutting Tools, we specialize in custom step drills built for your exact application. Whether you’re working with wood, plastic, or metal, we design tools that deliver performance and reliability. From single-step to multi-step (up to 10-step) drills, we create tools that save time and improve productivity.

Why Choose Step Drills?

Step drills are engineered to perform multiple operations with one tool, significantly reducing cycle times and boosting your bottom line. We can manufacture new drills or rework and resharpen your existing tools—so you always get the most out of your equipment.

Sharpening & Modifications

Got a dull or worn-out step drill? Let our master toolmakers restore it to like-new performance. We also modify existing tools to match new specs or materials. Our CNC 7-axis tool cutter grinders and decades of craftsmanship ensure every tool is precise, sharp, and ready to perform.

Materials We Work With:

  • Solid Carbide Step Drills
  • High-Speed Steel (HSS) Step Drills
  • Cobalt (HSCO) Step Drills
  • Carbide-Tipped Step Drills

We only use high-quality blanks and proven designs—with special tip geometries for your specific material and job type already stored in our machines for fast turnaround.

Need It Fast? We offer expedited and emergency sharpening or delivery options to keep your job on schedule.

Contact us today for a quote or to learn more.