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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Iori on January 26, 2004, 02:06:23 pm
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What is the correct size of holes to drill into MDF? I have some things glued together and am now ready to sturdy them up... ;D I the pieces are all 3/4" MDF and I plan on using some #6 and #8 screws, any help appreciated. I am a total newbie on working with wood, but having alot of fun! Thanks...
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I don't know if there is an exact size, but here's what I do (note: I am a total novice too, but this works for me):
Compare your drill bits to the screw in hand - pick the bit which is slightly smaller than the main body of the screw (ie not inc. thread). Have a couple of practices on some scrap wood if you are in any doubt. If you use a bit too small, the screw can be very hard to drive in. Of course a bit too big could comprimise the holding of the screw.
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Yea giving it a try on a bit of scrap is probably the best way to do it... would hate to mess something up at this point! :'(
Hard to believe that you are a newbie too Minwah! I guess you have mostly just messed with the software end of MAME up until now then... MAMEWAH is the best front end, thanks for all your great work on it! :)
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Hard to believe that you are a newbie too Minwah! I guess you have mostly just messed with the software end of MAME up until now then... MAMEWAH is the best front end, thanks for all your great work on it! :)
Yeah I kept 'designing' (aka putting off) building my cab for months (ok years), lol! Never been much of a carpenter...have a look at my cab as it stands, all the woodwork just about done - looking forward to getting final painting out the way so I can get to the fun stuff (electrics & control panels) ;D
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Me neither though I am having alot of fun pretending I know something about carpentry and it has worked out ok so far. Got the reinforcing done tonight... :)
Your cab is looking great! ;D