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Doom bucket:

I want to drill two more holes in my CP to add seventh buttons to each side. Only problem is, the laminate is already applied.

any advice?

MrScary:

I've done this a few times.  You really only need to worry about hole placement.  It is A LOT harder if you are off a little.

I use a 1 1/8" paddle drill bit.  If it is sharp, it will cut right through.  Of course you will have to start it on the laminated side.  If you come though the other way, it will tear up the laminate.  If you have to come from the inside for placement, drill a small pilot hole first.  Then drill with the paddle bit from the outside using the pilot hole as a guide.

I you chip the laminate a little, no big deal.  The button will cover any minor blemish...

Good luck and good drilling!! ;D

Doom bucket:

will 1 1/8 paddle drill bit cut the appropiate size hole for the buttons?

severdhed:

i use 1 1/8" paddle bit for all of my button/joystick holes.  i havent tried it with laminate though.  are the holes already through the wood, or are these completely new holes?  if the holes are already in the wood, just not the laminate, i'd probably drill a small hole in the laminate, and then use a flush trim router bit.  if they are new holes, then the paddle bit should do fine, as long as it is sharp.

MrScary:

Yes...see here on the Happ Controls page.  You can see they spec out a 1.13 diameter hole.  A 1 1/8 bit is 1.125 diameter.  Fits perfect and make a nice, clean and round hole.. :laugh:

here.. http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/5891xxl.htm

L8R!  ;D

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