Golddiggie
Well-Known Member
Depending on the target size of your hole really determines how easy/difficult it will be. I had assumed you already did a pilot hole first. Probably because I do that whenever I drill metals. Be that a kettle/keggle or something in the drill press or on the milling machine. I also go as slow as the machine/tool can go. The mill goes down to below 100rpm on the slowest speed. After that, it's just being sure to let the bit do the work (don't force it, unless you enjoy breaking/snapping bits).well i got the hole drilled....so i'm the proud owner of another fermenter...starting the hole with a tiny bit was the key to it for me.....but it still was a challenge!!!
Early on I would use normal (cobalt) drill bits for keggles and such. Part that sucked there was how they would catch on the material and want to spin the drill out of your hand. Not to mention how it could distort the hole at that point. Then I got the Greenlee punch setup and didn't have to worry as much.
