Drill Bit for Aluminum - GS Radiator Problem
So I went to install my Godspeed radiator today. Whoever drilled the holes for the mounting brackets drilled them backwards.
What drill bit do you use to drill through aluminum? My drill bit just sat there spinning. Thanks. |
You have a dull drill bit. Sharpen it or get a new one. Aluminum is super easy to drill through.
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It is brand new.
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Then I honestly don't understand why its not doing its job.
Aluminum is so easy to drill. When it gets hot you might want to use a bit of the drill bit lube stuff. But other than that, is a piece of cake. Maybe you're just not pushing hard enough? I don't know |
Shitty bit, get a good one. That's all I have for you, aluminum is so easy to drill through.
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Aluminum is very soft, you should be able to go through it like butter.
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You need aluminerized drill bits!:giggle:
jking....go get a new drill bit....and not the cheap ones! |
It is turning clockwise, yes?
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Originally Posted by secretsquirrel
(Post 485488)
It is turning clockwise, yes?
I'm going to laugh my ass off if the whole time he was spinning the drill backwards |
Originally Posted by secretsquirrel
(Post 485488)
It is turning clockwise, yes?
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I checked to make sure it wasn't in reverse when I started. It's a pretty low budget drill.
It did make an indention, just not enough to go through. |
Originally Posted by kenzo42
(Post 485516)
I checked to make sure it wasn't in reverse when I started. It's a pretty low budget drill.
It did make an indention, just not enough to go through. |
Left-hand drill bit? Try drilling in reverse.
--Ferdi |
Is it a wood bit, or a masonry bit, or a bit for metal?
You could probably go find left hand fasteners instead... |
Cant drill a big hole without a pilot hole. it just doesn't work.
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practice on cheese till you get the technique down
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Hidden reverse button FTL.
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Originally Posted by kenzo42
(Post 485786)
Hidden reverse button FTL.
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Originally Posted by Full_Tilt_Boogie
(Post 485795)
:facepalm:
It might be in your interest to find a buddy that has some experience wrenching and have him stop by when you are digging into your project. Its always a good idea to learn from someone hands on rather than just from reading stuff online. |
You don't need a pilot hole, although it does help with accuracy and makes it drill a bit quicker
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