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« on: August 12, 2005, 09:53:39 am »
What size whole do the buttons require is 1 inch good

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Re: help
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2005, 09:58:27 am »
What size whole do the buttons require is 1 inch good

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Std Button diameter is 1 1/8"

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Re: help
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2005, 11:05:46 am »
i only have a 1 inch tool what should i do

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Re: help
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2005, 11:07:13 am »
i only have a 1 inch tool what should i do

simple: get another bit ;D
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Re: help
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2005, 11:07:54 am »
yeah, or you could try "wiggling" it, or using a sanding attachemnt on a dremel

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Re: help
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2005, 11:40:07 am »
it depends on what kind of buttons you have.  Happ buttons require a 1-1/8" hole.  Other brands are different. 
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Re: help
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2005, 12:04:29 pm »
I used a one inch hole saw on a panel once. I was able to widen the holes with a semi-round file in a few minutes. Easier to buy the right hole saw though.

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Re: help
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2005, 12:13:47 pm »
They also make the 1 1/8" spade bits.  Check your home depot.

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Re: help
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2005, 04:42:24 pm »
i only have a 1 inch tool what should i do
yeah, or you could try "wiggling" it

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Re: help
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Re: help
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2005, 11:23:56 am »
Get the right tool for the right job. In this case it's a hole saw or a spade bit.  The hole saw bit could set you back 15 bucks if you hit home depot or lowes.  I just picked up a ful set from 1/2" -5 " for 20 bucks off ebay.  If you are impulsive, go to sears:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00920858000

1 1/8" spade bit is under 5 bucks ($3.99).

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