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c/blacksmiths•the_robinthe_robin•13h ago

Heard a guy at the hardware store say he just uses a regular drill for his tongs

I was picking up some 1/4 inch round stock in Bellingham last week and overheard this. He was telling his buddy he drills the rivet holes with a cordless drill and a basic bit. It made me stop and think about how we can overcomplicate simple tools. I've always used the drill press for that step, but maybe the extra setup isn't always needed for smaller work. What's your go-to method for drilling tong holes?
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dylanbarnes
Regular drill for tongs" is fine until that bit walks on you.
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jade885
jade88512h ago
Yeah, but a center punch first saves you from that walking bit.
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