Re: Making a multiprofile Drill bit

message from Coherers on 09 May 2004
Recall turning something up from a bit of 3/8" stock with a drill as a
lathe. Quite a complex little hinge pin, IIRC, but it didn't take long at
all using files as cutting tools... Don't know if you might find they cut
faster than an abrasive stone ??? Would use my best files on a drill bit
mind....
 
N. Thornton replied to Coherers on 10 May 2004
OK will try that one, ta. Diamond disc has been completely rubbish at grinding them.

Regards, NT
 
Ian Stirling replied to N. Thornton on 10 May 2004
Don't use diamond disks for steels.
You end up with lightly carbonised steel, and no diamonds.
 
N. Thornton replied to Ian Stirling on 11 May 2004
Ah, that would explain a lot. Maybe I'll try an old grit disc then.

Cheers, NT
 

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