tapping speed

[royalmaple]

I bought one of the lapierre 20+ buck super sonic drill bits. I have to say, it does drill a great hole. I did almost 400 today 19/64, and still had life in the second 18v dewalt battery. Would have been nice if I put them on the charger at the pump house. Holes are clean and it drills quickly. I did like the instructions say, high speed and it does great. If anyone is thinking about getting one they seem to be worth the money to me.

[maplecrest]

hey matt i am useing a canadian bit drills great clean holes in sugar maples but not so clean holes in soft maples any ideas. seems to rip the smooth surface of the tree. do i need to use a faster speed?

[Russell Lampron]

Jeff I have the same problem with smaller reds. It doesn't matter if I use the Tanaka or the cordless. I think it is just the soft bark. The holes seam to seal good just the same.

Matt I use the 5/16" Canadian tapping bits. They are fast! Well worth the $21.00 in my book.

Russ

[PerrinFarm2]

Well I guess that i'm about the only one left Tapping by hand. We use 7/16th bits and have no problems, a good sharp bit and its about 4 or 5 revolutions and your deep enough. I did break one bit this year. don't know quite how, I had finnished drilling and was pulling the bit out when the bit broke off right at the tree. Still need to go back and get it out. I really don't mind tapping by hand. I really don't think that it would go any faster with a cordless.

-Ben

[gmcooper]

Perrinfarm2

I'll give you credit with 700 buckets and using a bit brace you don't back away from work that's for sure. Try one of those Canadian bits. They come in 5/16 and 7/16". use a good cordless drill on high speed and you will notice a big difference. Good luck on your 08 season!
Mark