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upper2bits:
So I tested my method on a scrap piece and thank god I did.  The bit I'm using(already had) might be wrong and the first layer of plywood kind of splintered off.  Here is what I have, should I pick up a different bit?  Is there another way I can do this?  I wish I had a drill press.

Donkbaca:
Get a forstner bit. Makes a clean hole, just make sure you drill from the top as it might splinter a bit coming out the back
upper2bits:

--- Quote from: Donkbaca on July 31, 2011, 02:57:57 pm ---Get a forstner bit. Makes a clean hole, just make sure you drill from the top as it might splinter a bit coming out the back

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Forstner over hole saw?  I've been reading up and now I'm trying to decide.  Also, can I use the 1 1/8" for the joystick too or would that be too big?
Jefferson:
forstner bit is the way to go... itll push out the debris as it cuts, and 1 1/8 is perfect for joys (thats what I did anyhow, with dust washers on top of the CP, but to each his own)
upper2bits:

--- Quote from: Jefferson on July 31, 2011, 03:24:23 pm ---forstner bit is the way to go... itll push out the debris as it cuts, and 1 1/8 is perfect for joys (thats what I did anyhow, with dust washers on top of the CP, but to each his own)

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Is the dust washers the big black plastic thing that came with the joystick? Does this just float around with the joystick?
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