<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE=
="Arial" LANG="0">Hi,<BR>
I've drilled many a block,straight out of the wrapping paper,with no =
ill effects to date.<BR>
Drying might work better,as I've never tried it,nor do I know anyone who has=
.<BR>
Best,<BR>
Hazen Bannister</FONT></HTML>