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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 6, 2004 21:08:12 GMT -5
I spent the last few hours drilling holes in rocks. then i spent another $50 online to cyberrockhound.com for more drill bits.....trying different ones trying to find the best....opinions welcome!
KD
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 6, 2004 21:59:08 GMT -5
hey KD try this place i have gotten drills and saw blades from him no complaints yet take alook www.lopacki.com/drills/ |
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Post by stoner on Jun 7, 2004 1:34:05 GMT -5
I have to agree with John on Lopacki's. Good prices and good service, along with good quality. I've been using a diamond burr(1/16") to drill holes in rocks and it seems to work well for me. Just a thought.
later,Ed
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jun 7, 2004 18:54:17 GMT -5
Seems like I remember Sandman saying not to use too high of a drill speed with the diamond bits, they heat up and the stuff holding the diamond dust on melts and the dust comes off. If you are going through them quickly, thay may be something to consider.
Sandman, correct me if I'm wrong
cookie
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 7, 2004 19:55:15 GMT -5
thats what i read in lopakis catalog he has some tips in the begining,, and if ya think about it it would heat up faster
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 9, 2004 14:13:39 GMT -5
Lopakis looks like a good site, will try them next after i get the ones i ordered from cyberrockhound.
i use a rather ingenious jig that is funny to look at but allows me to secure the rock in a vise underwater to drill, no overheating. ok, so it all sets in a meatloaf pan....but it works! the "dust" looks like smoke coming out in the water....kinda cool!
thanks for the link to Lopakis,
KD
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