balickma

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Hey, I got a two part question for you guys.

I just got some drill bits to drill a hole in my stainless steel brewpot so I could put a valve on it. I was wondering what kind of drill lubricant I could use for this. A quick google search came up with something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Lubri-Cut-Drill-Lubricant-Paste-Stick/dp/B004XNRKK8
Second part: Speaking of the valve, I wanted to get this one:
Kettle Conversion Kit Deluxe PLUS - Rebel Brewer

I got this one before for my mash tun and it worked great, but when I went to look at it today it says it's sold out now. I found another very similar deal online but it was made with brass instead of SS, and I would just prefer SS to brass.

Any help is appreciated, thanks in advanced.

chezhed

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Drilling the hole....
I use a step bit with a little bit of 3-in-1 oil. It's what I had at the time and works fine. Just give it a minute rest or so between steps and you won't have a problem.

There are lots of suppliers for valves/kits...many of the vendors here and others the specialize in brewers hardware. I would for sure use a stainless valve on the brewpot.

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stevea1210

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I've used wd-40 before. Not saying it's the best thing, but in a pinch it worked fine.

I'd reccomend bargain fittings for your other needs.

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outside92129

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how much machining are you going to be doing over the next week/month/year? If a lot then get the good stuff, otherwise what do you have on hand? Motor oil, 3-1, wd-40...

balickma

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I don't really plan on doing any machining, I'm not a DIY kind of guy. The only oils I have now are olive oils.

durban

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Thats exactly what I used with a step bit and it worked fine. Just make sure that the bit doesn't get hot. I checked it between steps, if was warm, I wated a minute or two and dipped the bit in oil to cool down.

Coldies

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+1 to olive oil. Its what I used as well.

A4J

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I used veggie oil, so whatever kind of oil you have on hand will work.

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I have used Pam spray before, worked great.

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I used olive oil and went moderately slow.