Putting hole in stainless steel sink

Vaman77 · Jan 7, 2011

Our kitchen sink is stainless steel. I would like to drill a hole to attach a water filter faucet through. Any advice on how to do it without destroying the sink? Also what tools are required?

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Jadnashua · Jan 7, 2011

A good quality holesaw will do it. A cheap one may give up and burn out first. A hole punch can do it, but they are quite expensive. A multi-step drill can do it (they're not cheap either). Use some cutting oil and keep the speed down to prevent burning out the bit. Watch out you don't get the bit caught, it can wrench your wrist and bend things!

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hj · Jan 8, 2011

Most water filter faucets, if they are not for an RO unit, just need a 1/2" hole and any metal drill bit will do that.

Vaman77 · Feb 2, 2011

What about a step drill?

Jimbo · Feb 2, 2011

A step drill or a series of passes starting with about 3/16", workiny up to 1/2" if necessary. Any larger than that, use the hole as a pilot for a Greenlee punch.

Vaman77 · Feb 17, 2011

Thanks

Thanks That's most helpful. Should be able to do it.

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