316L stainless basics?

[Roadracer_Al]

Another thing to know about cutting and drilling stainless is this: don't mince about! If you use light feed pressure, it will work harden, then just rub and dull your cutting tools. You want to use a good lube (I have stick wax for the bandsaw, and sulfured cutting oil for milling and lathing ops) and use enough feed to get a substantial chip.