Hi Chuck,
Allen wrenches are pretty hard. How about brazing on a small metal piece
with an eye or hole in it to receive a chain, loop or whatever?
Or maybe invest in a laser metal hole cutter!!! LOL!
Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From "chuck" <cciaffone at earthlink.net>
To: "spridget list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 1:11 PM
Subject: WOT: drilling allen wrenches?
> Hey Y'all, ever drill thru an allen wrench? We have several
> at the gym for adjusting weights, and I'd like to put a ring
> in each to attach a chain to tether these guys before any
> more walk off. I have tried with several drill bits, each
> claiming to be made "especially" for drilling thru
> hard metals (like, Tru Value "Cobalt" bits). I can
> get thru one face and well into the wrench, but it always
> stops just before exiting the other side, at which the
> bit is useless - totally dullsville. Try another bit in the
> same hole, and it dulls immediately. No further
> progress.
>
> I need some help here,
>
> chuck
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