Elbow Saver

[Shield Arc]

Another trick I know for softening it, this reminded me of, is to chuck a finishing nail, head down in a drill press. Just turn it on, and hold the nail onto the work. The friction will heat up the spot, and when it cools, it will be soft enough to drill into. Just leaves a little heat effected zone, like a spot weld.

Never heard that before!:thumbsup:
And I've been around the block a time or two.:laughing:

 

[yomax4]

I buy bandsaw blade stock from the welding supply store and use it for my bone saw when working up deer. To drill the holes I mark the spot and give it a quick shot with the Plasma. Makes about a 3/32 hole and have never had a problem with them breaking. That way I can get custom tooth configurations like 10-14 that work better than straight 14 tooth.