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Glass plate & silverware - part 2 - drilling
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Posted by toomuchglass 53172 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 2, 10 at 21:41
| You can see the results of my blood , sweat & tears in the picture post of my windchime. Looks good ---- BUT - I had the worst time drilling a hole in the stainless steel silverware . I put a drop of oil on the spot I wanted to drill , but my drill bit kept overheating and breaking off. I wasn't sure whether I should go fast or slow .......or if I had the wrong type drill. ( I just used a regular drill that came in a cheap set for soft material) Does anyone have a " secret " they'd wish to share ? I'd be forever greatful. :-) You guys are great - as always !! Thank you ! |
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RE: Glass plate & silverware - part 2 - drilling
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| Use tungston carbide bits. dcarch |
RE: Glass plate & silverware - part 2 - drilling
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| Thank you ! I'm off to the hardware store now. |
RE: Glass plate & silverware - part 2 - drilling
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| and keep adding the oil.. |
RE: Glass plate & silverware - part 2 - drilling
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| I should be a little more clear: Use tungston carbide twist drill bits, not carbide masonry bits. Sorry. dcarch |
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