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#1398126 - 05/12/08 11:54 AM Best Drill Bits for S-Steel
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Hello -
What's the best bit for drilling through Steel? I'm drilling through a S-Steel pedastal base - about a 5/16" hole.
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#1398155 - 05/12/08 12:11 PM Re: Best Drill Bits for S-Steel [Re: HugoBox]
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I have used cobalt, but what ever you use, drill slow.
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#1398316 - 05/12/08 02:05 PM Re: Best Drill Bits for S-Steel [Re: HugoBox]
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the best way is a shap bit ant to pulse the bit on and off a slow speeds and you go right threw.

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#1398341 - 05/12/08 02:36 PM Re: Best Drill Bits for S-Steel [Re: blarkey]
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Thanks guys. Basically I need to bore out a 3/16 hole to a 5/16 hole. I appreciate the help.

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#1398616 - 05/12/08 05:31 PM Re: Best Drill Bits for S-Steel [Re: HugoBox]
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i dont know about you guys but i normally spray wd-40 to cool the drill bits and the s steel when drillin. its help drill bits last longer that if ur going to use it oftens..
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#1398874 - 05/12/08 08:55 PM Re: Best Drill Bits for S-Steel [Re: HugoBox]
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Cobolt, go slow, and keep it very well lubed.
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#1399845 - 05/13/08 01:49 PM Re: Best Drill Bits for S-Steel [Re: boilerguy]
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Dip the bit in a small container of oil to cool it off and to lubricate the area you're cutting. WD 40 seems like an expensive way to go.

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