Parquet Ceiling!!!

[DrivingMissLazy]

I discovered that RapidTap was great as a lubricant for drilling holes. Although designed for tapping holes it also did a great job on steel or aluminum. There are two kinds. One for steel and one for aluminum. A great investment.

Richard

[HighTechRedneck]

I used Kobalt™ Cutting Fluid.  It made a huge difference in both speed and bit life.  As was pointed out, different metals require different drilling speeds and pressures.  I saw a post in another thread that made a very good point.  When drilling in metal, the drill should be thought of as a rotating chisel.  It is most effective when you're getting those little spiral coils of metal coming out.

[JeffsMagicBus]

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[47FLXclipper]

indispensible for cutting or drilling aluminum is wax, bits stay sharp longer and are less likely to break - put some on the drill bit and it won't have aluminum bits and dust sticking to it from the heat - I use some raw beeswax I happened to have, some folks use a wax toilet ring - many places sell wax sticks for lubing bits and blades, check McMaster-Carr or the like, helps with steel too

Bill

[Airbag]

indispensible for cutting or drilling aluminum is wax, bits stay sharp longer and are less likely to break - put some on the drill bit and it won't have aluminum bits and dust sticking to it from the heat - I use some raw beeswax I happened to have, some folks use a wax toilet ring - many places sell wax sticks for lubing bits and blades, check McMaster-Carr or the like, helps with steel too

Bill

Bill your an old aircraft sheetmetal man right?

Jeff I love the ceiling. Will be a fine conversion at that rate.