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Drill size for button & joy
kalkin:
I know it's been asked before but I can't seem to find it using search.
What size drill do I need when drilling holes in cp for buttons and joysticks (supers, if it makes any difference) ???
TacoSmuggler:
Just drilled out my overlay this week. Standard button size(from happs) is 1 1/8"
It was tough for me to find a hole saw that exact size but after a little searching I found a whole mess of em at Sears. None to be found at Loews or Home Depot. Hope this helps.
bloodyviking77:
You can also use a 1 1/8" spade bit - though they can be a bit pricey.
kalkin:
Thanks a lot! I needed the size, however, living in Sweden I don't have access to the stores you mentioned.
1 1/8" (1.125"). That's about 28.5 millimeters for us metricians. Hm, sounds like an odd size.
What's the difference between using a spade bit and a hole saw anyway? A hole is a hole is a hole, right? :) Sorry if it's a silly question, it's just that I've never done serious woodworking before.
After searching I found this adjustable spade bit, which would possibly deal with the awkward size problem....
http://www.clasohlson.se/images/products/S/hi/A/HD3_307760_hi_S.jpg
Think it might work?
bloodyviking77:
yeah a hole is a hole pretty much - I'm no woodworking expert though.
Dunno about the adjustable bit - May work Ok.
I bought a spade bit because I could buy it on its own (whereas hole saw bits come in sets). I'm in Australia, (metric system too ;D) so I'll check the bit out and see if it gives a metric size equivalent or "number" and post it again later.