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How slow can your drill press go, gear head or only belts? Likely spinning too fast I would run that at about 60-80rpm and lots of pressure for a couple seconds, as Zeke mentioned there is a chance you work hardened the metal but really should not have if it is only mild steel, but mild steel is a loose term. If you still have sharp teeth on the hole saw try cutting from the other side of the plate.

So it's my fault then. Drill press can do down to 210rpm but it was at 400.
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