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266253 Anthony Seo 2018‑07‑30 Re: Drilling Antler the Galoot Way
On 7/30/2018 3:36 PM, RH wrote:
> I have some antler shed.  I want to insert some magnesium rods into 
> pieces cut off to make fire starters.   Is this material too hard to 
> drill with, say, and eggbeater and a good bit?  I'm thinking a masonry 
> bit.  I haven't tried it yet because I don't have a huge supply of 
> antler and don't want to spoil any if I can help it.

A regular twist bit drill will work.  BUT, wear a face mask or do it 
outside, antler dust is just like bone dust and should not be inhaled..

Tony (where the rain is a coming yet again...)

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