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Old 02-04-2018, 02:22 PM
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The last time I bought cutting tools was when Rutland-Airgas had stores around here. Can't recall all the brands though mostly US stuff in mostly cobalt flavorings. The handle materials were pretty soft so I went with basic HHS in oxide and bright finish. I'd probably get more then 10-15 holes with them but find the fuzz and wear change dimensions so I stop using them before those oh-sheep moments occur.

Haven't been out to try the new cobalt bits that arrived. The batch of the latest set has been drilled so that will be a spell before the next folder batch is started.

Thanks Jim. Sorry to hear about the cold-flu. They'll have you rested up and back at your daily soon.

The CA climate for shooting sports is a downhill slide. I really like the wheel guns but shelf ammo is in the $.30+/round range. They don't come out to play but a few times a year, that's not fun. The 90's was the firm push that put the writing up where this was going to go and here we are.

Will also check your recommendation to Dave.


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