Spydie hole enlargement

[greg.crx]

I really like the big 9/16 hole in the para 2, and now when I pick up an endura or tenatious the hole feels too small. would it be possible to drill a larger hole in them or will the drill bit just dull due to the hardness of the steel? Has anybody tried this. is there a reason that the holes are only 1/2" rather than 9/16?

 

[hoopster]

I wouldn't try a regular drill bit. Maybe a step bit:
http://www.google.com/products/cata...log_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CCQQ8gIwAQ#

 

[THE PUNISHER]

don't do this..........

 

[anti-torsion]

^ what he said. The blade is going to be much harder steel.

 

[dsmegst]

I've done it before with a dremel and sanding wheels. I would avoid drilling.

I was fixing up a Native III because I rounded the edge too much for good grip. Tape up the blade well so you don't accidentally scratch something, be cautious with heat build up and go slow.

 

[230grains]

Mill it.

 

[termiteslayer]

Take it to a machinist or call up Spyderco and ask if they'll do it for you.
It'll be worth the money most likely.
Don't drill it, you're asking for a turdpile of trouble.

 

[skyhorse]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=819343
Before you try drilling it out you may want to click on the above and give that a whirl.
To do it right you'd need to take the blades out,plus a drill press and a very expensive bit.Drilling blade steel is no easy task.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

it has to be done with a mill.............