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leptar · 04-29-2012, 02:09 PM

Norseman or CTD --- Magnum super premium 135degree split point... by either company do well...
Bits made to drill SS do so... Use thick cutting fluid not thin tapping fluid..

Have a Fastenal near by? you can get either mfg bit from them...

Get mechanic length for hand drilling.

04-29-2012, 02:09 PM	#5
leptar eh! What do you mean? iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tiverton Posts: 763	Norseman or CTD --- Magnum super premium 135degree split point... by either company do well... Bits made to drill SS do so... Use thick cutting fluid not thin tapping fluid.. Have a Fastenal near by? you can get either mfg bit from them... Get mechanic length for hand drilling.