Well, I'm having some mega problems making the initial drill holes in the stove (SS biscuit tin). I used a centre punch to mark the holes, and managed to get a drill bit through the lid of my 'billy can', but it wouldn't do a thing (the drill) on the sides to attach a wire handle; the job was completed with a centre punch and filed neat on the inner surface. I had some wood pressed against the inner surface when punching holes.
I actually SNAPPED two drill bits in the process; obviously too much lateral pressure I assume. I've never snapped a drill bit before; these are HSS Cobalt drill bits especially for steel! My drill is a 'Challenge Xtreme' POS from Argos (I think?). No oomph at all.
The punch method worked Ok on the upper edge to mark out the holes to be widened (with a drill!!!! lol), but the lower holes and the corner punches for the fuel slot are a massive pain in the neck. I haven't got anything to brace the tin rom the inside, (not a lot of tools, especially the capacity to cut timber). I assume the centre punch would work ok with something like wood to stop the steel from flexing away from the blow???
I'll try to rig some wood up over the next few days; I'm starting nights again tomorrow. I didn't realise it's be this difficult! It's only making holes in a biscuit tin!!!!!
The hole in the lid was the only part that the drill managed!!
Stupid drill!!!! Ivy (3years) pointing out my mistakes!!
The two tins (Sugar tin to billy can, and biscuit tin to Hobo stove.
