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Drill size for button & joy
neuromancer:
--- Quote from: shmokes on March 14, 2003, 07:56:18 pm ---It seems like Forstner bits aren't getting their fair
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They cost too much unless you *need* a flat bottomed hole. I've got one for some project I was working on, and it is excellent -- just too expensive.
My $0.02
Bob
Frostillicus:
--- Quote from: neuromancer on March 17, 2003, 02:47:48 pm ---
--- Quote from: shmokes on March 14, 2003, 07:56:18 pm ---It seems like Forstner bits aren't getting their fair
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They cost too much unless you *need* a flat bottomed hole. I've got one for some project I was working on, and it is excellent -- just too expensive.
My $0.02
Bob
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yeah but you only need one for the whole cp project anyways. And you can use it for the other CP's you will build (who can build just one? :) ) Besides- Forstner Bit + Drill Press = Excellent and fast results. I used one and someone asked if I had the cp machined because the holes are so clean and sharp - that's a pretty decent comment :)
Tiger-Heli:
--- Quote from: jon on March 15, 2003, 06:02:50 pm ---what should i use to drill button and joy holes on 1/8 inch plexi?
any tips on doing it also?
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For LEXAN, the follow-up answers are correct and most anything will work.
For PLEXI, most people recommend using a hole saw in REVERSE and lettting it melt instead of cut through the plexi.
neuromancer:
--- Quote from: Tiger-Heli on March 18, 2003, 01:32:53 pm ---
--- Quote from: jon on March 15, 2003, 06:02:50 pm ---what should i use to drill button and joy holes on 1/8 inch plexi?
any tips on doing it also?
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For LEXAN, the follow-up answers are correct and most anything will work.
For PLEXI, most people recommend using a hole saw in REVERSE and lettting it melt instead of cut through the plexi.
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I used a spade bit, a drill press, and a jorgenson clamp for my plexi.
SAFETY GOGGLES are a must. Flying bits of plexi and eyes don't mix. Or I guess they *do* mix, and that's the problem ;-)
It worked fine.
Bob
Smittydc:
Can't believe we've had 29 responses to this question. Everybody: put down the mouse, step away from the computer slowly, and go outside. ;D
<just joking, its great to hear different experiences>