drilling holes after HT? Also do I have to harden the tang?

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I know I know, I just read about these topics a few days ago, even after using search I can't find them. So long story short. Can I leave the tang soft, that way I can drill out the handles easier after HT. since I haven't got a drill press yet. Thanks guys a lot!!
 
why not just do it before HT anyway?? even if you harden it and missed a hole or two you can add it later.. just more work..

if you're differentially heat treating the edge and spine then the tang won't harden and its really unnecessary..

drill press makes life easier but also isn't necessary just make sure you have decent bits and you'll be alright..
 
Battle Creek Knives said:
why not just do it before HT anyway?? even if you harden it and missed a hole or two you can add it later.. just more work..

if you're differentially heat treating the edge and spine then the tang won't harden and its really unnecessary..

drill press makes life easier but also isn't necessary just make sure you have decent bits and you'll be alright..
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I don't even have a drill anymore. Mine went out shooting sparks everywhere, Should I buy a Dewalt hand drill for 100.00, or a Ryobi :barf: drill press for 130.00?
 
they use to have a ryobi screw gun with a clutch and everything for like $30 at HD.. I have one that my wife absconded with, It's not ultra powerful but really cant beat the price and it would be more versatile for you..

Or you can buy a bench top at harbor freight for like $80 on sale or hit up your local pawn shops...

You don't have to go over the top and buy cobalt bits like many do, truth of the matter is a good HHS bit is fine and won't break the bank..
 
Do as much machining as possible before HT. Things don't get any easier or cheaper at 60Rc, trust me.

swamp said:
Should I buy a Dewalt hand drill for 100.00, or a Ryobi :barf: drill press for 130.00?
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Why the :barf:? My cheap Ryobi and B&D presses have made a heckuva lotta of holes without a single problem. (at least, no problems from the machines, I'm not counting operator error, cheap/dull bits, etc.)

Buy the drill press unless you really use a hand drill a lot for other things. I've said it a hundred times, if I had to start over on a tight budget, I would buy a cheap drill press even before buying a grinder.
 
james terrio said:
Do as much machining as possible before HT. Things don't get any easier or cheaper at 60Rc, trust me.



Why the :barf:? My cheap Ryobi and B&D presses have made a heckuva lotta of holes without a single problem. (at least, no problems from the machines, I'm not counting operator error, cheap/dull bits, etc.)

Buy the drill press unless you really use a hand drill a lot for other things. I've said it a hundred times, if I had to start over on a tight budget, I would buy a cheap drill press even before buying a grinder.
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Maybe I will try the Ryobi. They make some of the absolute worst lawncare equipment in exsitence today. I can only think of one company that is worse is which is Homelite. Also as a Head Mechanic, I had problems with a few pieces of equipment.
 
Check Sears, you can get a Craftsman drill press for about the same $. No guarantee that it's better than the Ryobi but the name at least gives me a little confidence. The number of Ryobi tools that have died screaming in my hands is almost embarassing.
 
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