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Old 06-24-2001, 12:51 AM
raven339
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Using Cobalt Drill Bits


I've been trying to drill a hole in a stainless steal butter knife with a cobalt drill bit using cutting oil to no effect.

I'm confused...I thought cobalt bits were designed for drilling in stainless steal and other hard metals?

I assume I'm missing something...

Thanks for any help or insight...

Thanks,

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Old 06-24-2001, 05:37 AM
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Using Cobalt Drill Bits


I've use a carbide spade drill. That works for me.

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Old 06-24-2001, 07:31 AM
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Cobalt bits will last longer than plain tool steel, but neither one was designed to drill through hardened steel. A.T. is right- you need carbide for that job.
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Old 06-24-2001, 09:10 AM
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Either carbide drills, or spot anneal where you want the hole and drill it while it is red hot. The discoloration will buff off.
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Old 06-25-2001, 01:04 AM
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Using Cobalt Drill Bits


Thanks,

It explains a lot!

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