[Jewelry making - Article 00330] - Re: [Orchid] Drilling a hole in gold

[LEESSILVER]

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    Make a drill starter dimple at the spot where you wish to drill. 

    By the way. You can buy a tool from a local hardware store that will
    dimple the metal before drilling. The one I have is spring loaded.
    The tip is placed against the metal at the location of the desired
    home. Press the tool down against the metal. At the correct pressure
    the tool will cause the tip to snap against the metal leaving a
    perfect drill starter dimple. The tool requires quite a bit of
    pressure so it will not work in all cases. In those cases a small ball
    burr will work great to grind a small starting dimple. Hold the
    grinding tool steady so it does not walk on the metal leaving a
    gouge.

    Use a smaller drill to drill a starter hole. 

    Use bur life to lubricate the drill bit. 

    Remove the drill from the hole many many times. The drill shavings
    can cause a small drill to bind in the hole thereby causing the drill
    to break. 

    Enlarge the hole with a drill a couple of sizes larger that the
    previous drill. 

    Use a burr once the hole is large enough to fit the burr. Never
    force the drilling. Just be patient and work slowly. Drilling silver
    is a difficult task also.

Lee Epperson
Hope to see you in Tucson

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