Wade E
Beer Buster
What do you use, a bi metal hole saw or a regular good drill bit?
Drilling a SS pot
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I prefer a step drill. Bi-metal hole saws work, also. A simple twist drill (what I assume you mean by "regular drill bit") is a last resort for any hole larger than about 1/4".
Schnitzengiggle
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+1 for a step-bit or Uni-bit!
Duckfoot
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+10 fro step bit... Check Harbor Freight if one is close to you for their step bit combo packs... Can usually find them on sale for $15 or less... They work just fine...
bendavanza
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slow speed high pressure, step bit, get the larger pair from HF rather than the 3 pack.
TommyBoy
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A regular bit might rip your arm off when it gets hung up while breaking though.
Boerderij_Kabouter
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unibit, great deals on Home Garden, Business Industrial on eBay!
Buy an Inwin and be happy about it. A little vegi oil, one of those bits and you can drill a bunch of kettles very nicely.
Buy an Inwin and be happy about it. A little vegi oil, one of those bits and you can drill a bunch of kettles very nicely.
I use a center punch to mark the hole, then a 1/8" drill bit to create a pilot hole and then a step bit to finish. Both drilling steps are performed at a relatively slow speed with high pressure, lubrication and patience.
Schnitzengiggle
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+1 for lubrication oil.
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Wade E
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Thanks guys, I will get a step drill as I already have a good hole saw bit but Ill listen to the pros.
