suefox51
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Good Morning!
Had a strange thing happen over the weekend. Was drilling Olivewood and as the bit hit the wood, it started to smoke. I stopped, looked, and tried again. This time no smoke - kept drilling (using drill press), not pressing too hard, letting the bit do its thing, smoke again. Every 1/8 or 1/4 inch, I pulled the bit up to clear it. Was able to finish drilling with lots of smoke, even after cooling off bit.
Now, the bit has blisters on it and is black.
Thoughts? Was I pushing too hard, even though I wasn't I don't think! Was the bit defective - first time using it and it was new. Wood an issue?
All comments appreciated
Had a strange thing happen over the weekend. Was drilling Olivewood and as the bit hit the wood, it started to smoke. I stopped, looked, and tried again. This time no smoke - kept drilling (using drill press), not pressing too hard, letting the bit do its thing, smoke again. Every 1/8 or 1/4 inch, I pulled the bit up to clear it. Was able to finish drilling with lots of smoke, even after cooling off bit.
Now, the bit has blisters on it and is black.
Thoughts? Was I pushing too hard, even though I wasn't I don't think! Was the bit defective - first time using it and it was new. Wood an issue?
All comments appreciated