How to make hole in an iron rod with drilling machine.
#1
06-19-17, 04:10 AM
How to make hole in an iron rod with drilling machine.
I have to make a hole in an hallow iron rod. I have to make atleast 6mm hole so that I can put a nut and bolt through that iron rod. I have a drilling machine of Bosch of model GSB 500RE. I had indicated where I have to make hole on the t. I also attach
#5
06-19-17, 06:13 AM
Group Moderator
First, start by making a pilot hole with a small drill bit. The drill may want to walk off the round face of the pipe but with skill you can hold it in place or you can make a small flat spot with a file. Once your small pilot hole is drilled then move up to the drill size you need.
#6
06-19-17, 07:01 AM
Member
Drilling Holes
What you have is called pipe. Looks like either galvanized pipe or black iron pipe.
Make sure you use a bit for drilling metal. Your bit assortment includes masonry and wood bits.
Make sure you use a bit for drilling metal. Your bit assortment includes masonry and wood bits.
#7
06-19-17, 07:48 AM
thank you all for quick replies. i don't know anything about drill bits. i searched net but further confuse me. there are a lot variety of drill bits like HSS bits, cobalt bits, titanium bits, step bits etc.., etc.., also there are lot variety of sizes. i ready to buy some drill bits. kindly suggest me which type of drill bit is required for my work and also tell me which size.kindly suggest the drill bits that are compatible with my drilling machine.once again thank you all for your response.
#8
06-19-17, 09:48 AM
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You can use the drill bits shown in your picture. The silver group in the center are masonry bits, do not use them. The group on the left and right can be used. I would start with a 3 or 4 mm bit then enlarge the hole with a 6mm.
#9
06-19-17, 11:41 AM
I tried with both the left and right ones. U can see the tip of no 5 bit on the left of masonry bits is very sharp and pointed while the 6 and 8 no bits tip got blunted. That is due to my trying on that iron pipe. Also the 2nd bit on the right ones is broken and reason.... Yes you guess it right.. So please help me. I know that I don't have right bits.
#10
06-19-17, 11:55 AM
Small diameter bits are easy to break, even more so if the piece being drilled or the drill isn't stable. Doesn't take much wobbling to break a small bit. I'm partial to colbalt bits. They drill steel better than the standard high speed bit.
#11
06-19-17, 02:37 PM
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Bits
The group on the left and right can be used.
#13
06-20-17, 06:32 AM
Group Moderator
Get twist drill bits intended for drilling metals. Its tip will look like the bit in the middle. What type or brand will depend on how many holes you need to drill. If just doing a couple than almost any will work. If you want them to stay sharper longer you can look for cobalt, Ti or black oxide coated...
#14
06-20-17, 07:17 AM
Member
Bits
Adding to Dane's post above:
https://www.lowes.com/projects/woodw...-guide/article
Please read the entire article.
https://www.lowes.com/projects/woodw...-guide/article
Please read the entire article.
