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Question on drilling alabaster

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From: "gra.mills" <gra.mills@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 22:45:26 -0000
Subject: Question on drilling alabaster

I would perhaps suggest that when drilling alabaster on such a small scale
that you drill through equally from either end.
I have had success with this on larger pieces.
rest assured someone will have a solution to this problem.
I suspect what is also happening is that small particles are being
compressed in front of the drill bit causing stress in the stone.
Interesting that you use a masonry bit, especially as alabaster is
relatively soft.

graham

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