Drilling through steel leaf springs: work-hardening

[schaumr]

Hi All,

Tried to drill through my steel tail spring this morning but managed to render
half the hole "work-hardened" (not enough lube and/or cooling). What do I
do now? Carbide tipped bits? Other bits?

Hope someone can help me avoid buying a new tail spring!!

Rob
Rebel 786



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