I am having a heck of time trying to drill some holes to rivet the ear piece on my pot. Any tips to make this easier or am I just not trying hard enough?

Apparently theyre a right bugger to get through. I think its just perseverance and elbow grease.

Good luck man.

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Chief Medical Officer, UKCM
1st Batt. 42nd Regiment - Hadrian's Wall

Area 52 Bioweapons division - Amber T. Alien


"Harsh"

It's hardened steel, so this might help:

http://www.askthebuilder.com/How_To_Dri ... ideo.shtml

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Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

High speed cutter disc to make an X, drill at the center of the X.. use oil.

I also have luck using a blowtorch to draw the temper to soften the steel.

M

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It's not a tip, just more some advise....DO NOT RUSH IT!!
Take your time and for goodness sake keep safety at the forefront of your mind!!

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Thanks guys, the video was really informative. Well it told me what I already knew, but it helped confirm. I thought about doing the x as well to keep the bit from walking. Again thanks for all the quick info.

The high speed dremmel cuts right through and gives a pretty light show:)
I would make the "X"

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No, they are not going to see this coming...

Wear safety goggles and a face mask please!

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It's a boot!"

III drops

And gloves, Thanks, the X worked like a charm. But so do titanium bits.

when i built mine we used a decent drill bit for metal and just went at it, holes took seconds to drill, its the cutting that takes longer

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