You can also order tap and drill sets online.
Keeping the metal steady also helps the drill penetrate it more easily.
If you plan on drilling multiple holes, use your center punch to make divots where you want to drill them.
It’s really important that you lubricate the metal to reduce friction and heat. If the metal gets too hot, it can harden and make it difficult to use your tap. If you don’t have drilling oil, use basic 3-in-1 oil as a lubricant. You can find drilling oil at your local hardware store and by ordering it online.
It’s important that you start drilling slowly so the bit is able to grip and pierce the metal. Be sure to keep the drill bit pointing straight down so the hole is straight for your tap. If you have a drilling machine, also known as a drill press, use that to drill your hole.
Don’t push too hard on the drill or the bit could bend or snap. Once you get to medium speed, keep the speed constant.
If your drill is struggling to cut through the metal or the bit is getting hot, apply more drilling oil into the hole.
You can find T-handles at your local hardware store, home improvement store, or by ordering them online.
You can also apply some drilling oil directly to the threads of your tap.
Once you thread a hole, it will be difficult to re-thread it, so make sure it’s lined up right!
Applying pressure while you rotate can cause the threads to be uneven, which means your screws or bolts may not fit into them.
