{"product_id":"4-step-drill-bit-3-16-7-8-by-1-16","title":"#4 Step Drill Bit, 3\/16\" - 7\/8\" by 1\/16\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"45f19ade-916f-4182-878a-8291d9d1ae4d\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"45f19ade-916f-4182-878a-8291d9d1ae4d\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-197\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"afe1cefa-23da-4714-86b2-9b37f3589a96\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"afe1cefa-23da-4714-86b2-9b37f3589a96\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-198\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a878693b-523b-4139-b01b-4a8463483418\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mc38fz\" data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eMilwaukee 48-89-9204 — #4 Step Drill Bit (3\/16\"–7\/8\")\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eMilwaukee 48-89-9204\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e#4 step drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to drill \u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"198\"\u003emultiple hole sizes (3\/16\" up to 7\/8\") using a single bit\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s mainly used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"283\"\u003esheet metal, electrical panels, HVAC work, and fabrication\u003c\/strong\u003e where you need clean, precise holes in thin materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eThis is part of Milwaukee’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e“JAM-FREE Performance” step bit line\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is built for fast cordless drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"razoof\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eInstead of switching drill bits, this one steps through sizes in \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e1\/16\" increments\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15crmwh\" data-start=\"562\" 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data-section-id=\"do5nq8\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e13\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j2efyi\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eThat’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e12 hole sizes in one tool\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lm61w1\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eDual-flute design (JAM-FREE)\u003c\/strong\u003e – smoother cutting, less grabbing in metal \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e3jxvp\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eRapid Strike tip\u003c\/strong\u003e – helps start holes cleanly without walking \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q7u9xr\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eBlack oxide coating\u003c\/strong\u003e – reduces heat and improves durability \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2mp0k\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eLaser-etched size markings\u003c\/strong\u003e – lets you stop exactly at the hole size you want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p66bcj\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e3-flat shank (Secure-Grip)\u003c\/strong\u003e – prevents slipping 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