How to drill through hardened steel??

Andre68 said
When I tried the carbide bit I simply used wd40 for the bit. Could that have been the issue? I was told I need legitimate cutting oil?

Also I don't have an actual drill press but I do have this old style one I bought at the swap meet. You think that can work?

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that my friend is not a drill press in the manner you need to be using...you need to be able to go at lower speed than a hand drill usually will operate, based on the all metal housing this drill is likely not variable speed. little light in the loafer for serious drilling procedures..