Go to a hardware store and get the size bit you need that is made for metal. Most cast iron isn't really hard unless it is white cast iron. If the hole is over 3/16, pre-drill it with a small bit first. It might be a good idea to use some cutting oil to.
Other foods that are high in calcium include: 1  Spinach. 2  Kale. 3  Okra. Collards. 4  Soybeans. White beans.  Some fish, like sardines, salmon, perch, and rainbow 1  trout. Foods that are calcium-fortified, such as some orange juice, oatmeal, and breakfast  cereal.
Although whole grains aren't generally an abundant source of calcium, one grain -- a form called teff that is common in Ethiopia -- does provide some calcium. One cup of cooked teff has about 123 milligrams of calcium, similar to a half cup of cooked spinach.