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    • #2802
      Varistors
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      What kind of drill bit is used on stainless steel? Saw blade?

    • #2805
      BeverageCommander
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      Are you trying to drill a hole ? What are you trying to cut?

      • #2813
        Varistors
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        – drilling & sawing into a stainless steel cooking pot hole sizes 5/8″ – 2 ΒΌ”
        – will bimetal hole saws cut stainless steel?
        – what sort of saber saw blade might one use to cut a 10″ diam. Enclosed hole in a sheet of stainless steel?

    • #2810
      Beerdcomb
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      If you are drilling a hole into a boiler the easiest way to do it is with punch- they are expensive (http://www.grainger.com/product/GREENLEE-Knockout-Punch-1ED81) for a cheaper option use a step drill bit- use oil to keep it cool and go slowly- but apply a lot of force.

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