Hello This Stainless Steel nail clipper is super well made, and unbelievable strong! If I do not have it on my key chain it ends up in the washing machine! It was purchased here at Rite Aid for only 2 bucks! https://shop.riteaid.com/rite-aid-renewal-nail-clipper-stainless-steel-1-clipper-0349418 Finally, I pulled out the Big Guns! A $50 Carbide Drill bit and a Drill Stand with constant speed drill ! ! ! Pic 3 - Final Results - Ta Da! It was slow going but it worked! It now fits easily on my Key Ring ! ! ! LOL See pics below, click to Enlarge:
Stainless is not fun to work with. Used a lot of this stuff over the years. Almost like you're drilling soft steel... punches right thru.
I doubt it. It's all shiny. Chrome plated, I believe. Revlon. Keep mine in the drawer until needed. That one's a nice portable size. Looks like you eased the edges of the new hole too. Nice.
We were given a stainless steel address sign at previous home. My husband burned through many bits drilling holes in it too!! (to secure it to the boulder infront of our driveway).
Stainless can be tricky. Keeping the bit cool is the biggest problem. Drill slow with steady pressure (drill press and HSS bit) and a cutting oil is the best
Drilling SS it's all about drill point angle. 135deg angle vs the standard 118 drills so much easier - no reason for a $50 carbide bit
Actually with stainless, it's all about work hardening. The bits will cut longer/better if you take a moderate chip instead of a lighter cut. Slow the drill down, push firm and use some kind of oil, preferably a cutting oil.
Bingo! Start with a good sharp bit, slow(ish) drill speed, steady pressure, plenty of good oil, and keep the chips flying. If the bit isn't cutting well, the piece will work harden in a flash, and then you will have a real bugger of a time getting the rest of the way through! (and you'll end up with a pile of lil metal slivers like in that second pic ) You won though don!
I drill stainless steel all the time, being a sign guy, we have to usually drill multiple holes for each letter, so it could be in the 100's for one set of letters.. Sharp , cobalt bits, slow speed, and grease. If we need to drill a 1/4" hole, we predrill with 1/8, then 3/16 then 1/4. I've drilled and tapped 1/2" thick stainless for a sign in Times Square that required 60 3/8 bolts. That was fun.
