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Using the Drill Bit Speed Chart
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Lubrication Suggestions
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Twist/Brad Point Drill Bits | Soft Wood | Hard Wood | Plastic | Brass | Aluminum | Mild Steel |
1/16" – 3/16" | 3000 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 3000 | 2500 |
13/64" – 3/8" | 2000 | 1500 | 2000 | 1250 | 2500 | 1250 |
25/64" – 5/8" | 1500 | 750 | 1500 | 750 | 1500 | 600 |
11/16" – 1" | 750 | 500 | 1000 | 400 | 1000 | 350 |
Spade/Forstner Bits | Soft Wood | Hard Wood | Plastic | Brass | Aluminum | Mild Steel |
1/4" – 1/2" | 2000 | 1500 |
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9/16" – 1" | 1500 | 1250 |
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1000 | 750 |
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500 | 350 |
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Hole Saws | Soft Wood | Hard Wood | Plastic | Brass | Aluminum | Mild Steel |
1/2" – 7/8" | 500 | 500 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 500 |
1" – | 400 | 400 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 400 |
2" – | 300 | 300 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 300 |
3" – | 200 | 200 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 200 |
4" – 5" | 100 | 100 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 100 |
Rosette Cutters | Soft Wood | Hard Wood | Plastic | Brass | Aluminum | Mild Steel |
Carbide Insert Type | 350 | 250 |
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1800 | 500 |
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Tenon/Plug Cutters | Soft Wood | Hard Wood | Plastic | Brass | Aluminum | Mild Steel |
3/8" – 1/2" | 1200 | 1000 |
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5/8" – 1" | 800 | 600 |
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