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How do you drill 1 1/8 holes into Metal?
Superdude:
I have a new arcade cab that uses a metal control panel. I just need 3 more extra button holes in it. How do you drill 1 1/8 holes into Metal? I have drilled in plywood and MDF before but I hate to chew up my spade bits on the metal. Any ideas?
locash:
Whatever you do, don't try the spade bit. That's a good way to break your wrist. Try one of these instead:
http://www.toolking.com/dewalt/view.asp?id=2378
wee beastie:
Looks like that one will break your wrist too if you don't have a drill press. I could be wrong though.
I think you want a step bit. It looks like a cone with ridges on it. I believe that bob roberts sells them.
paigeoliver:
--- Quote from: wee beastie on June 02, 2003, 01:53:49 pm ---Looks like that one will break your wrist too if you don't have a drill press. I could be wrong though.
I think you want a step bit. It looks like a cone with ridges on it. I believe that bob roberts sells them.
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I have used one like that before. It worked, but it burned out after only two holes.
mj147:
For my metal CP I just used a cheapo Home Depot Hole saw, I ended drilling about 14 button holes with a cordless drill without a problem.
mj147