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kalaeb

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I was bored and decided to re-handle an old cheese knife I have had for about 15 years. This was going to be a simple easy project.

I would like to drill my own pin holes in the tang because I am doing a series of 1/8 inch mosiac pins instead of the traditional rivets. The only problem I am running into is I can't drill the stupid holes. I have currently burned up three 1/8 bits and have not even punched the first of five holes. :angry1:

This stainless is crazy hard, I have never had this type of problem.

So the question is, what type of drill bit should I be using? I have burned through a Rigid, Bosch and Dewalt bit? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Matt
 
Matt -

The tang is probably hardened. You need carbide drill bits....doesn't matter the brand....they need to be carbide. Not titanium, not cobalt, etc.....Carbide.
 
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