Model Boat Mayhem

Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Detail Work, Rigging, Fittings, Figures Etc. => Topic started by: The Old Fart on May 31, 2018, 08:08:16 pm

Title: Cast brass fittings
Post by: The Old Fart on May 31, 2018, 08:08:16 pm

I need to drill some brass castings, but they are very hard, any ideas?

Title: Re: Cast brass fittings
Post by: Mark T on June 01, 2018, 07:20:25 am

I use cobalt tipped drills which seem to go through anything. They are not to expensive either and last a lot longer than jobber drill bits

Title: Re: Cast brass fittings
Post by: The Old Fart on June 01, 2018, 07:28:41 am

Thank you, I'll order some.

Title: Re: Cast brass fittings
Post by: The Old Fart on June 04, 2018, 07:59:08 pm

Cobalt drill bit worked a treat, and they weren't too expensive.

Title: Re: Cast brass fittings
Post by: Mark T on June 04, 2018, 08:02:59 pm

That’s great news  :-))  try them in a bit of stainless steel they’re fantastic!