| SJ23 Tech Tip G10, (Created 2024-02-05) Bob Schimmel | |
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Drill Stainless Steel. |
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Ever drill into stainless steel only to have the bit start to smoke? Many people will use oil to lubricate the bit only to see it smoke and watch the bit get red hot. To make matters worse, the bit looses its temper with heat and becomes next to useless. SOLUTION - Use water as a lubricant. Good ole tap water in a spray bottle is the best lubricant to use for drilling or cutting stainless steel. There are lots of videos on YouTube attesting to this but to become a believer, you should try it for yourself. |
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