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Nate Nagel wrote:


Solid carbide isn't something that most people are likely to have laying
around, nor is it easy to purchase except through an industrial supply.
Nor would it likely work well chucked into a hand drill, as I'm given
to understand that it's pretty brittle.

I don't have a milling machine handy... I wouldn't mind having one, but
the cost involved (and the additions to my garage) make the cost a
little steep...

nate

Milk isn't easy to purchase except through a store that carries food
items, either. Hey, if you don't have an industrial supply store on your
block, let the internet bring one to you. But you're correct, carbide
isn't appropriate for a hand drill. Most people have at least a drill
press, though.

Machines are relatively cheap and plentiful these days, particularly
older manual machines. It's the moving, installation, electrical
requirements that add up. But when it gets to the point where I don't
have access to a shop, I'll pony up for at least a lathe and a mill in
the garage.