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Offline cdworks

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pin holes
« on: August 11, 2008, 03:48:00 PM »
i am goin to try my luck at turning a file into a knife. can i use a hand drill to drill the hole after it is annealed for the pins?
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Offline theunluckyhunter

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Re: pin holes
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2008, 03:59:00 PM »
good luck, i like working with files but the only thing that will drill the stuff is a drill press and carbide bit, unless you anneal it first
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Offline cdworks

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Re: pin holes
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2008, 04:08:00 PM »
ok changed the original i will be annealing them first
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: pin holes
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2008, 04:28:00 PM »
Yes, you can use a hand drill after annealing.  Have fun!
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