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?

Is that a wooden post the guiderail is attached to? You might have
better luck drilling that.

Use a sharp bit. Or use a $20 Harbor freight magnet.

Jim
[not to be a nanny-- but is that *your* hardware you're trying to
drill a hole in?]