[simpits-tech] High speed steel drill

[kelly Mclaren]

Thanks Marv, I'll try that
Marc..


----- Original Message -----
From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2002 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] High speed steel drill


> I would not worry about it for a drill press unless you are making parts
for
> space craft.
>
> For steel run it at a medium low speed, add a little cutting fluid or
> tapping fluid.
>
> Drill a pilot hole first, then run the larger drill in.
>
> Pump the drill in and out slightly to break up the chips.  Let the tool
cut,
> don't add excessive force.
>
> Marv
> --
>
>
> > From: kelly Mclaren <kmclaren@videotron.ca>
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:07:02 -0400
> > To: Simpits <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Subject: [simpits-tech] High speed steel drill
> >
> > Guys, just made myself a present, a five speed  8'' drill press. Now
here's a
> > dum question, for a high speed 29/64 steel drill, at what speed should I
set
> > my drill press? The instruction manual says 1100 rpm, but is that for
low
> > speed drill or a high speed drill? And also, should I use oil while
drilling?
> > Thanks, Marc..
> >
>
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