Re: drill rod vs. drill blank - WoodCentral
>Be careful what you are ordering. Drill rod is usually supplied fully annealed, which is soft, great for quick machining and shaping, but won't hold a point or edge very well. However, you can buy a drill blank, which is usually made from fully hardened high speed steel, and will hold a point just fine. The problem is that you would want to shape and sharpen them, using a stone, an abrasive wheel, or a …
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