Drill grinding for drilling copper?

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15 November 2026 at 16:34 #874404
Andrew Tinsley
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I know that there are recommendations for differing drill grinding for brass. I need to do some extensive drilling in copper rod and sheet and was wondering if there are any recommendations for preparing the drill? Would a short spiral drill be any advantage over a jobber drill?

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15 November 2026 at 16:47 #874418
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Same as brass, dub the edges to remove the rake.
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