Kegs with tops cut out?

[nallanrex]

Like the guy before me said it is VERY important to do it slow and use a lot of pressure. Make sure to use lots of lubricant.

Stainless will work harden if it gets to hot or if there's a lot of chatter.(slow speed and pushing hard will make sure you don't get chatter.) If you work harden stainless it is very difficult near impossible to machine.



-Nick

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Use lots of oil!

 

[tolip_ck1]

I have tried with lots of oil and I have tried with nothing more than a drop. If you are making a hole in a keg (1/4 in), I think it is more important to have the bit rotate at the slowest speed you can get on a variable speed drill. If you think it will break the bit then step up the size a little. You should be able to make the hole in only a few min. You are just trying to peal the steal away. If it is taking a little longer than that SLOW down, and let the bit cool off.

The oil will help with the cooling, especially if you use a lot, I just hate trying to contain and clean up the oil afterwards. I have drilled most of the 14+ holes in my kegs with just a drop of oil.

Good luck!