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What Would Be The Best RPM For Drilling A Meerschaum Block?
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 5:37 pm
by shikano53
Block is dry. My wood lathe's lowest speed is 450 RPM
From the limited amount of information I have been able to glean; around 150 - 250 RPM is best.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks all
Re: What Would Be The Best RPM For Drilling A Meerschaum Block?
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:10 pm
by shikano53
Moved to tools and tooling.
Re: What Would Be The Best RPM For Drilling A Meerschaum Block?
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:20 pm
by caskwith
SLOW and carefully, clear chips frequently.
Re: What Would Be The Best RPM For Drilling A Meerschaum Block?
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:02 pm
by LatakiaLover
Don't even switch the lathe on. Turn it by hand.
Re: What Would Be The Best RPM For Drilling A Meerschaum Block?
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:48 pm
by shikano53
Thank you!
I'll let you know how I make out.