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JessN16

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What's the recommended drilling speed?
« on: January 26, 2008, 02:08:57 PM »
I'm getting a press that has 16 different speeds available, everything from 200 to 3800. What's the best to use for drilling a ball?

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the pooh

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Re: What's the recommended drilling speed?
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2008, 04:05:18 PM »
Someone else will probably know the exact speed,but I was always told that slower is better. I think somewhere in the 400-500 range is about right.Fast generates too much heat and that is bad for bowling balls.
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Re: What's the recommended drilling speed?
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2008, 04:24:34 PM »
Mine is set at 470. Next speed up is 760 and IMO, that's to fast,  but that's just my drill.
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JessN16

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Re: What's the recommended drilling speed?
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2008, 05:01:26 PM »
Thanks guys! I thought I remembered it being around 500 but couldn't find the post I was looking for using the search feature.

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solid9

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Re: What's the recommended drilling speed?
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2008, 05:15:41 PM »

 If you keep your bits sharp, 400 to 450 is a good speed. try 400 first.
 If you let your bits get dull, you will only be burning plastic and it stinks to high heaven, plus not doing a good job.
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Re: What's the recommended drilling speed?
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2008, 08:00:43 PM »
I have mine set at 600 and have never had any problems. Never had any balls crack.
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Re: What's the recommended drilling speed?
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2008, 08:05:50 AM »
I'm not sure...I thought I was near 640....but I'll have to check.

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