NickfromWI
King of Splices
I have to drill a 7/16" diameter hole into a ¾" thick steel plate as the anchor for a cabling/guying project we're working on.
I've drilled holes in steel before...but never in something that thick. ¼" for sure. I've never bothered with any lube on the bits. I would just start small then work my way up until the desired hole diameter was reached.
I'm planning on using Forney 20857 Tap Magic Industrial Pro Cutting Fluid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003X3ZKXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_.CqcybS55808Z
But it dawned on me: is this stuff any better for the job than bar oil would be?
So that being said: Am I being foolish here? Or would it totally work? The oil is cheap and I don't mind buying it. But I just don't like extra things cluttering the garage. If bar oil would work 75% as good, I think I'd be happy just doing that.
Thoughts?
While we're at it: any recommendations for the best bits for drilling into the steel?
love
nick
I've drilled holes in steel before...but never in something that thick. ¼" for sure. I've never bothered with any lube on the bits. I would just start small then work my way up until the desired hole diameter was reached.
I'm planning on using Forney 20857 Tap Magic Industrial Pro Cutting Fluid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003X3ZKXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_.CqcybS55808Z
But it dawned on me: is this stuff any better for the job than bar oil would be?
So that being said: Am I being foolish here? Or would it totally work? The oil is cheap and I don't mind buying it. But I just don't like extra things cluttering the garage. If bar oil would work 75% as good, I think I'd be happy just doing that.
Thoughts?
While we're at it: any recommendations for the best bits for drilling into the steel?
love
nick