HOW TO LUBE DRILL BITS

Knowing how you lube your drill bits properly is the best kept secret to fast, efficient work. To get started on reducing friction and heat so you can enjoy smoother drilling and hardier tools – grab your drill bit lube and an old rag and roll up your sleeves.

Things you will need

  • A can of your drill bit lube and your trusty red straw

  • An old rag

Step 1

STEP 1

Clean the drill bit – wipe the drill bit with an old dry rag to remove dust and grime.

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Step 2

STEP 2

Apply your drill bit lube and squirt it directly onto the drill bit. Give it an even coat of your favourite formula to reduce friction and stop rust in its tracks.

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Step 3

STEP 3

Wipe off excess drill bit lube and store properly. Use a clean old rag to remove excess formula and store your drill bits in a dry place.

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MORE ABOUT GT85

Use your drill bit lube, GT85, to keep them in good nick and to save yourself some cash. To crack on with your drill bit maintenance, bag a few cans from our Amazon shop. Here’s to longer-lasting tools.

The uses shown and described for GT85 were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggest GT85 products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.