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Unread 03-26-2003, 02:54 PM   #9
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Hmmm, that should have an interesting effect.

I think that the gain you'll get from the additional turbulence is going to be negated by the loss of the mass of the fins.

Consider a conical shape to drill, instead of a normal drill bit: it would leave a significant mass at the base of the fins.
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