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Re: Strip: Drilling through hull
By:Don Lucas
Date: 7/11/2003, 7:01 pm
In Response To: Strip: Drilling through hull (KenC)

: In the next couple days, I'll drill through the bow and stern for toggle
: lines. I seem to recall some horror stories resulting from use of the
: wrong type of bit. If I remember....

: forstner bit = BEST
: brad-point bit = OK ( but maybe too small a diameter )
: spade bit = BAD
: regular wood bit = BAD

: Any comments?
: Thanks.
I have used the solid carbide bit in the Dremel rotorey tool on glassed hulls for small holes for the soft pad eye slot and a sanding drum for bigger holes.
Don

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Drilling through hull
KenC -- 7/11/2003, 3:31 pm
Re: Strip: Drilling through hull
Mike Sundman -- 7/14/2003, 3:44 pm
Re: Strip: Drilling through hull
KenC -- 7/14/2003, 11:42 pm
Re: Strip: Drilling through hull
Scott E. Davis -- 7/14/2003, 2:00 pm
Re: Strip: Drilling through hull
Don -- 7/11/2003, 10:56 pm
Same as Don
Dave Sprygada -- 7/12/2003, 9:56 am
Re: Strip: Drilling through hull
Don Lucas -- 7/11/2003, 7:01 pm
Re: Strip: Drilling through hull
Chip Sandresky -- 7/11/2003, 5:49 pm
Re: Strip: Drilling through hull
Severne -- 7/14/2003, 11:39 am