Drilling through Railroad Ties
Glymax
for re-bar supports. I tried with my old 3/8 electric drill, but I
ruined my bit - creosote, I guess. Should I try something more powerful,
like a 1/2 drill for example? Or is there a special bit for this kind of
thing? What about a hammer-drill? I'm getting desparate here.
mwlogs
to use a twist bit, and go at at relatively slow speed to keep the heat
down. Clean the bit with some karosene every so often to get rid of the
creosote buildup.
"Glymax" <gly...@aol.com> wrote in message
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John McGaw
used to be called a "bell hanger's bit" which is around 24" long and 3/4"
diameter (can't measure it now since it seems to be lost after my most
recent move). Using this combination there was no problem going through
stacks of ties to pin them together.
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"Glymax" <gly...@aol.com> wrote in message
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..mike..
ties..
He had to get a Auger bit This is what it look like in case you don't
know
http://users.ev1.net/~gmuster/ToolImages/AugerBits/RusselJenningBitEnds.JPG
He bought one at Home Depot for around $20.00...He use a 5/8 bit for the
re- bar
he was using I think it was 1/2 re-bar...
Yes you must have or rent a 1/2 heavy duty drill...Hammer drill's are
for Masonry.....Hope this helps...Mike
Harry K
Yeah, a twist bit is probably best. Not cheap tho to find one long
enough. I did a batch using a 1/2" spade (i.e., speedbore) with an
extension. Had to grind down the connecting hub on the extension to
clear the hole. Took repeated pulling it out to clear the chips and
also a few resharpenings but it worked and gave very tight holes for
the re-bar.
PS. mwlogs: Please bottom post. You can see the problems you cause
by top posting in this simple 3 post set-up. We now have
1. Your reply.
2. The question.
3. My reply to your reply. Very out of sequence.
I didn't snip the question as it is needed for context.
Harry K
tim
old cr*p
plus u guys could learn to delete stuff, i wont here because i need to be
like you guys once in awhile
"Harry K" <turnk...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Toolup
You can get an Auger bit. This one should work for you:
http://www.toolup.com/displaysearch1.asp?Description=Dewalt+Auger+Bit+5%2F8
if that link does not work, do a search for "Auger Bit 5/8"
at http://www.toolup.com
the 5/8 x 17 is about $18 or so.
Looks like they are in stock per the website.
"Glymax" <gly...@aol.com> wrote in message
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Kevin S.
problems. I cannot recall what bit I used but it was nothing exotic.
No offense but do you have the drill switched to forward? I don't use
my corded very often and its selctor moves opposite of my cordless. Try
running a 2" hole saw through 3/4" MDF in reverse if you want some
stinky smoke.