Drilling problem

[RicModMaker]

Duct tape, and a bit of lube
Wait, that wad last night..
But seriously, duct tape on the ally, lube on the drill bit.

Just tried that and it is much better. Great advice from someone who know how to use lube properly

 

[sparkyjuice]

Anyway of punching a hole in the metal? Hot enough rod? Nail gun straight though the damn thing and neaten with the drill?

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shaped charge ?? thermic lance ????
if is a small diameter bit in a drill press too much pressure can cause it o bend Seedy

 

[blademansw]

I just tried it and it's still slipping. Not when I start but when it goes in a bit. Very annoying.

LOL, I couldn't not quote that.

But all joking aside, my experience with ally, is its worth investing in a decent automatic centerpunch for a start, make sure that your workpiece is clamped very securely, and as others said, light pressure on the drill and duct tape and lube.

 

[RicModMaker]

LOL, I couldn't not quote that.

But all joking aside, my experience with ally, is its worth investing in a decent automatic centerpunch for a start, make sure that your workpiece is clamped very securely, and as others said, light pressure on the drill and duct tape and lube.

I read that back and am surprised I got a straight answer.
I just tried using a really small drill bit with duct tape and wd40 sprayed a few times on the bit. Nice and slowly and it seems to work alright. It's only a 2mm piece of ally so punching it might bend it a bit.
Thanks for the advice people. Sometimes it's the little things that get me.

 

[blademansw]

You will be fine with an automatic center punch on 2mm ally.

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[RicModMaker]

Someone tell me to stop using power tools please. I'm clearly a complete Muppet. I'm pretty embarrassed by this but I'm going to tell you anyway. I was making a drum sander bit and sticking some sand paper to some wood and there was an overlap so I thought I'd see what way the drill turns so the overlap was around the right way.
I've only been drilling in reverse for 2 days! No wonder the wood was burning and my bits were wandering.
What a Muppet! I still managed to drill 4 holes pretty accurately in the ally but there was a 2mm burr on the underside. If anyone is stupid enough to ask me for advice in the future, beware! I clearly can't be trusted! ;-)

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[sparkyjuice]

Someone tell me to stop using power tools please. I'm clearly a complete Muppet. I'm pretty embarrassed by this but I'm going to tell you anyway. I was making a drum sander bit and sticking some sand paper to some wood and there was an overlap so I thought I'd see what way the drill turns so the overlap was around the right way.
I've only been drilling in reverse for 2 days! No wonder the wood was burning and my bits were wandering.
What a Muppet! I still managed to drill 4 holes pretty accurately in the ally but there was a 2mm burr on the underside. If anyone is stupid enough to ask me for advice in the future, beware! I clearly can't be trusted! ;-)

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well, kudos for honesty at least !

 

[blademansw]

Someone tell me to stop using power tools please. I'm clearly a complete Muppet. I'm pretty embarrassed by this but I'm going to tell you anyway. I was making a drum sander bit and sticking some sand paper to some wood and there was an overlap so I thought I'd see what way the drill turns so the overlap was around the right way.
I've only been drilling in reverse for 2 days! No wonder the wood was burning and my bits were wandering.
What a Muppet! I still managed to drill 4 holes pretty accurately in the ally but there was a 2mm burr on the underside. If anyone is stupid enough to ask me for advice in the future, beware! I clearly can't be trusted! ;-)

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Rotfl

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[Chegs]

Erm......
Nope, try as I might I can't think up a witty retort so I'll just have to agree with you Seedy when you called yourself a muppet

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[RicModMaker]

Erm......
Nope, try as I might I can't think up a witty retort so I'll just have to agree with you @Seedy when you called yourself a muppet

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