tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802515018881208168.post4764092179852725287..comments2024-01-10T09:43:43.577-05:00Comments on ROCKIN WALLS: How To - Plugs and Feathers shaping workshop 2012Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802515018881208168.post-9810462060539646422012-04-10T10:28:29.437-04:002012-04-10T10:28:29.437-04:00You can use water when drilling with carbide bits....You can use water when drilling with carbide bits. The only situation you shouldn't introduce water is after you have started drilling dry. This is because the bit is heated and you would be quenching the carbide when adding water. Just like with carbide chisels, never ever quench them with water after being heated...this makes carbide brittle from rapid cooling and susceptible to breakage. <br />As long as you start drilling with water, then you can wet-drill. Unless your drill is underpowered or the bit is very dull, drilling 3"-6" holes won't ruin the carbide on a bit...they are made to withstand high temperatures.<br /><br />I personally don't use water because it makes a mess out of the work area.Matt Sevignyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03306728618900514061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802515018881208168.post-84066369958869513852012-04-09T21:36:46.880-04:002012-04-09T21:36:46.880-04:00Hi TJ,
What kind of drill are you using? I had not...Hi TJ,<br />What kind of drill are you using? I had not heard that before about the water. I haven't used any water in the past. I'll have to do a little more homework on that. I can understand the value of using water to keep the dust down along with keeping the drill bits cool. <br /><br />I just worked 3 granite stones today to make 10 edges for a dry laid brick walk. I love how Granite breaks just where you want it too. Your so luck to live in VT.Mark Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877935145281855858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802515018881208168.post-64874588293915222952012-04-07T19:52:28.856-04:002012-04-07T19:52:28.856-04:00Mark, Thanks for another great post. I've been...Mark, Thanks for another great post. I've been doing quite a bit of wedge and feather work lately. I picked up a drill and wedge set last season. I went to Granite City Tool in Barre Vt. They advised not to use water with carbide tip drill bits. Something about the carbide not lasting. I have six bits I rotate. Drill a hole, change the bit. That way each bit has time to cool. They seem to be lasting quite well. T.J.T.J. Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16934693522386133554noreply@blogger.com