Yeah, most local places have 1/4" shank carbide burrs if they have anything, but they can be like $20+ each if they have them! This is one of those times when online is the way to go! I use the carbide burrs to enlarge pin holes or to skeletonize out tangs to make them lighter, cut in sharpening notches, etc.
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You won't get carbide burrs at a hardware store. Order them online.
As for keeping it cool, if you are working outside, set the garden hose to just barely trickle and let it run on the blade all the time.
As for keeping it cool, if you are working outside, set the garden hose to just barely trickle and let it run on the blade all the time.
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How I learned to stop worrying and love quick studs
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Was not worth the effort, maybe for a grail, but not an everyday work beater like this
Saw it through though, much happier with the tab removal, can actually freehand it now. Still works as a flipper too
Saw it through though, much happier with the tab removal, can actually freehand it now. Still works as a flipper too