How to Drill Steel
Secure the proper equipment., Wear safety equipment to protect against slippage of drill bits and the metal shavings thrown into the air. , Secure the steel to a flat, well-lit work surface with C-clamps or plastic grips. , Measure carefully and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Secure the proper equipment.
Quality tools, such as drill bits, will make a difference in this process because of the degree of difficulty and the expense of the steel itself. -
Step 2: Wear safety equipment to protect against slippage of drill bits and the metal shavings thrown into the air.
,, Mark the spot to drill with a permanent marker.
Frame the drill target with duct tape to keep your focus and protect the adjacent area. , Hold the center punch perpendicular to the spot and wrap it firmly, but sharply, with a hammer to dent the steel in order to spot the drill and to prevent the drill bit from easily wandering from the mark. -
Step 3: Secure the steel to a flat
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Step 4: well-lit work surface with C-clamps or plastic grips.
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Step 5: Measure carefully and mark the spot to drill.
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Step 6: Use a center punch to mark the target.
Detailed Guide
Quality tools, such as drill bits, will make a difference in this process because of the degree of difficulty and the expense of the steel itself.
,, Mark the spot to drill with a permanent marker.
Frame the drill target with duct tape to keep your focus and protect the adjacent area. , Hold the center punch perpendicular to the spot and wrap it firmly, but sharply, with a hammer to dent the steel in order to spot the drill and to prevent the drill bit from easily wandering from the mark.
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