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sean
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Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: North Devon
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 Posted: Sun May 21, 17 12:33 pm Post subject: Drilling Metal Question |
 
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I've got one of these fire saucers and one of these tripods.
If I could stand the tripod on the rim of the saucer the height of the grill/pot over the fire would be much more adjustable. The legs of the tripod are tapered to a point so if I could drill three holes in the rim of the saucer it would be reasonably stable. What sort of bit do I need to use? I'm assuming that I'd need to clamp a bit of wood to the back for stability wholst drilling. |
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dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 34749
Location: yes
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| Posted: Sun May 21, 17 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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hss twist bits
yes, clamp a back support to it
for thin metal start with a small bit, then a medium/ final , ( then final size if hole is to be bigger than the thickness of the metal )
dont press too hard, it is a cutting tool not a piercing tool
for the second/3rd pass use a medium to low speed
using oil or washing up liquid as a lubricant on the drill bit tip will help
washers both sides will help stability and longevity when it gets to bolting the legs on |
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