| Main > Main Forum |
| What size drill bit do you use for 5mm leds? |
| << < (2/3) > >> |
| 2600:
It's a drill vs. plastic. Just wiggle the drill around a bit to enlarge the hole a little. |
| Popcorrin:
--- Quote from: 2600 on October 27, 2008, 09:27:33 am ---It's a drill vs. plastic. Just wiggle the drill around a bit to enlarge the hole a little. --- End quote --- I know but I will be drilling out quite a few of them and if I could get the right size it would save me the hassle. |
| Knievel:
--- Quote from: Popcorrin on October 27, 2008, 09:17:40 am ---I tried 3/16 but it was too small. I don't know if I can get my hands on anything metric. Maybe I'll see if I can get my hands on a 13/64 and give it a shot. --- End quote --- Really? I've been using a 3/16" since day one, and I've done piles of LED holes. 5mm is a standard LED, right? |
| 2600:
Come on guys basic math. 5mm ~= 0.197 inches 3/16" = 0.1875 inches So a 3/16" drill bit is slightly too small, 1/4" is way too big. Just work the drill around one swipe for each button. |
| Franco B:
Or you could just buy a drill to suit your LEDs. Perfect hole every time. My LEDs slide into the hole and then just pinch when the shoulder meets the hole. Every 5mm LED I have had has been 4.9mm - 4.95mm to allow for clearance in a 5mm hole. Here is a 4.9mm drill on UK ebay, £1.75 + 75p, im sure you US guys must be able to get one for a similar price [Linky] |
| Navigation |
| Message Index |
| Next page |
| Previous page |