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Re: drill bits for tough bolts
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 2/21/2022

What bolts? I doubt they're "that" hard. There's a good chance (I'm not there.....), but there's a good chance high speed and low pressure are hardening the steel in the bolt, and tearing up the drills.

Start with a good SHARP drill.

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