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How to drill hardened steel
- Glass and tile bits. [1] [1-archive] [▶2]
- Masonry bits, which are typically carbide-tipped. You need to sharpen them with a diamond grinding wheel. [▶1] [▶2] [▶3] [4]
- If using a hand-held drill, then use cobalt bits instead of carbide.
- Other drill bit options [1]