Howard Burger
Senior Member
- Location
- N of Anchrage, AK
Does cutting oil increase the effectiveness of a carbide tipped hole cutter? I haven't been able to find any site on the web that covers this.
I've used the Lenox lube for regular hole saws on steel studs, and on drill bits, and they seem to go throught the metal faster. I use my carbide cutters at low speed and don't push the bit, but I'm wondering if using the oil will increase the tool life/effectiveness, or am I wasting my time. They do cost a bunch to replace. Thanks for any input.
I've used the Lenox lube for regular hole saws on steel studs, and on drill bits, and they seem to go throught the metal faster. I use my carbide cutters at low speed and don't push the bit, but I'm wondering if using the oil will increase the tool life/effectiveness, or am I wasting my time. They do cost a bunch to replace. Thanks for any input.