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Drill Bits needed for drilling into sterling silver?

Drill Bits needed for drilling into sterling silver?

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Original Post

marymusic says

I am getting into soldering sterling silver to make jewelry and wanting to now drill holes into my hammered sterling silver circles. Any suggestions?

Posted at 9:23am Jan 19, 2009 EST

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FacetsbyKathryn says

Here's a chart that should help you choose the correct
drill bit size, saw blade size, etc. Don't forget to use a small bit of Bur Lube or lubricant on the bit or saw blade when drilling to prevent breaking and make it easier to drill or saw.

www.contenti.com/resources/library/sawblades.pdf

Posted at 9:31am Jan 19, 2009 EST

flameonglass says

& make sure you get a bit for metal & not wood.

Posted at 9:44am Jan 19, 2009 EST

flameonglass says

Oh, & if you take a punch & make a divot in the metal first, it will be easier to drill without having your drill skitter all over the silver.
Silver is pretty easy to drill. It's soft.

Posted at 9:46am Jan 19, 2009 EST

TammysTreasureChest says

I buy my twist drill bits from Monsterslayer. They have a chart for wire size, too. I use them in my regular electric drill.

Posted at 10:56am Jan 19, 2009 EST

rubyshill says

marking..thanks

Posted at 10:58am Jan 19, 2009 EST