[AT] Drill Problem

[Steve W.]

Richard,
  Got a propane or MAPP torch or an oxy/acet torch. Mark the spots you
need to drill with a center punch, then heat the area cherry red. let it
cool slow and drill it. Should make a big difference.

Steve Williams
Near Cooperstown NY

"God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change,
courage to change the things we can,and wisdom to know the difference."
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rasmith4 at juno.com>
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Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 9:08 PM
Subject: [AT] Drill Problem


>
>
> I need to drill a few more 3/8 holes in my cow stanchions.  I tried
using my normal drills but they quickly became very dull.  I suspect
that the stachions are "hardened" steel.
>
> Does any one know how do do this or what kind of drill bit to use?
>
> Richard
> In Central NY
>
> P. S.  If you really need a tractor reference......The stanchions hold
the cows which eat the hay that comes from the field which is plowed
with one of my tractors!
>
>
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