Stainless steel meccano bits.

[Major Catastrophe]

Does anyone know of a company that sells straight or angled SS brackets?

I am looking for something similar in size to the centre pieces on this:

They don't need to be angled, as I can do this myself, but they do need to be pre drilled as I have tried drillng SS before. They could be wider with two rows of drilling.

 

[tazzle]

These ones any good?

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Dunno about the meccano bits Chris, but I do know about drilling SS. Ordinary HS drills won't touch it, but invest in a set of 5% Cobalt drills and away you go - like a knife through butter. But be careful, they are brittle and the smaller sizes shatter easily. Available at Screwfix

 

[michael_w]

When drilling s/s I have found that is helps to go as slowly as your drill will allow, which avoids heating the s/s up and work hardening it. Sharp bits are a must. Agree on the cobalt bits are nice to have.

 

[PCUK]

What about rubbing garlic on the stainless as a cutting lubricant? Heard about this from a New Zealander but have never had any garlic in my pocket when drilling stainless to try it!

 

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What about rubbing garlic on the stainless as a cutting lubricant? Heard about this from a New Zealander but have never had any garlic in my pocket when drilling stainless to try it!

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Garlic....Bread!?

Thanks everybody, Herod wins as I don't have to bother about drilling, colbalt drills, garlic and making a small side salad.

Chris

 

[peteandthira]

I was advised to drill as slowly as possible, with as much pressure as possible, with water cooling dribbled on the whole time. Lubricant is allegedly not required, it is cooling that is important.

Pops