There are galoots and then there are the protogaloots.
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Darren Addy
Kearney, NE

On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 2:36 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.
>
> If anyone else has done this, I'd be much obliged for the benefit of your
> experience and advice.
>
> Bob Hutchins
> Temple, TX, USA
>
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