never try to heat steel to make it softer to drill through. when you heat it up it changes the crystals that make up the steel and in turn make it more brittle which in turn means harder. so no dont heat it. buy a better bit one that is made to drill steel and not wood 135 deg. cutting edge
2006-12-21 10:18:33
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answered by Scott M 2
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Get the proper drill for the job, and use cutting oil. This will work a whole lot better than heating it.
2006-12-21 05:02:52
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answered by Lion J 3
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That's not actually true. If you're using the proper bit, and it's sharp, it will drill through it. Heating the metal can actually cause it to gum up around the bit. It can, in fact, dull the bit.
2006-12-21 05:05:03
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answered by Anonymous
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I agree with Neil. While it might be softer, it won't necessarily be easier to drill through. I think a more rigid metal would be easier to drill through.
2006-12-21 05:10:50
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answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7
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yes but don't heat it too much or it will melt.
also remember that also makes it harder,so next time if u want to drill a hole it will be harder.
=) hope it helps!
2006-12-21 05:03:17
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answered by Anonymous
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It would be much more practical to use a pipe-cutting lubricant, or you can actually get the same benefit from using bacon grease or lard if. Really.
2006-12-21 05:04:13
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answered by captainskully2000 1
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yes, but you would have to heat it until it turns red, and it wont last very long, the drill might melt too
2006-12-21 05:02:09
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answered by katykat 2
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Yes, but depending on the metal it may also make it more brittle or weaker after it cools.
2006-12-21 05:00:48
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answered by Steve H 5
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Yes, but you will have to heat it to a very high temperature.
2006-12-21 05:00:36
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answered by AlexChappel 4
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Yes.......but it may lose it's natural strength
2006-12-21 05:00:49
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answered by Monte T 6
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