View Single Post
  #6   Report Post  
Gary Coffman
 
Posts: n/a
Default Drilling Steel....big holes

On Mon, 1 Sep 2003 08:55:15 -0600, "Jesse L Zufall" wrote:
I have a 4x7.7 I-beam I need to drill a series of 1 3/8, 2" and 2 1/2" holes
through the web. What is the most productive means to accomplish this. I
have tried the BLU-MOL hole cutters but the noise is incredible and it is a
slow process. Need to cut the noise and increase the speed. I see where
Travers has circle cutters ..( 57-071-001) was wondering if anyone has ever
tried these and how the hold up.
I do have access to an small lathe and mill and am open to other
alternatives.


Make a plywood template and cut them with a plasma torch.
Quick, clean, easy.

Gary