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Default Best way to drill through cast iron???

On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 16:06:44 -0600, "tnfkajs"
wrote:

I'm stumped on a good way to add an outfeed table to my saw. Yet another
"benefit" of the Jet Supersaw. Before I dimisss this idea entirely, I
thought I'd ask the "Pro's".

If I wanted to attach some brackets to the table saw cast iron top, I think
I'd be drilling some biggun holes into some purdy thick iron.


why use big holes? just drill and tap some holes. then you dont have
to worrie with nuts and washers. makes the addition of a table
easy.bolt your brackets directly to the top. i used an old detla saw
table to mount several grinders to in this manner. worked like a
charm. go slow and let the bit do the work.the cast drills easy and 1
bit and 1 tap should do all the holes for you. george

Would I be an
idiot to try this? Would it take forever? Would I go through 35 bits? Would
I need some liquid coolant on the bore? Should I buy eight $15 Black and
Decker cheapo drills and just burn them up?

Or - should I dimiss this approach and look for another way to attach the
outfeed table?