On Sun, 2 Sep 2012 01:41:43 +0000 (UTC), James Gagney
wrote:

Today I tried drilling a hole in the guardrail - but the drill bit
wouldn't make a dent.

See picture he
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/...mg/9153893.jpg

What would you use to drill a hole suitable for mounting a garbage can
where there is no electricity available?

I'd use a good quality bit and some oil. Even a spray of WD-40 works.
A guy at work was having a similar problem drilling a hole in metal.
He brought the bit to the maintenance supervisor and had is sharpened.
Still would not drill right and he kidded the guy about his poor
sharpening skills.

The supervisor then went over, picked up his drill and changed it from
reverse to forward.