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Title: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: j123vt_99 on February 24, 2005, 09:10:50 am: is there a standard size drill bit that you guys use to drill holes for buttons? Are all push buttons the same size?
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: terryd on February 24, 2005, 09:14:20 am: You will need to make the holes 1 1/8". You can use whatever kind of bit you want. Some use spade bits, others use hole saws, and others even use forstner bits... Dpending on the material you're trying to drill through, one may be better than the others. I used a hole saw for mine. I drilled through lexan and MDF at the same time...
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: j123vt_99 on February 24, 2005, 09:20:43 am: Quote from: terryd on February 24, 2005, 09:14:20 am
You will need to make the holes 1 1/8".
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Lilwolf on February 24, 2005, 09:32:05 am: Yes...
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Thenasty on February 24, 2005, 09:33:11 am: Quote from: j123vt_99 on February 24, 2005, 09:20:43 am

is there a standard drill bit that will do 1 1/8"? I assume so

Holy crap, thats one heck of a drill bit..
Do you have a drill that support that size ? If you don't, its cheaper to get a hole saw
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: shawnzilla on February 24, 2005, 09:47:49 am: Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't leaf-switch buttons require a larger hole than microswitch?
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Thenasty on February 24, 2005, 10:03:11 am: Quote from: shawnzilla on February 24, 2005, 09:47:49 am
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't leaf-switch buttons require a larger hole than microswitch?

no, same size hole.
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: RayB on February 24, 2005, 10:10:02 am: j123vt_99 : Wood or metal?
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Shape D. on February 24, 2005, 10:13:05 am: Quote from: Thenasty on February 24, 2005, 10:03:11 am
no, same size hole.
:-X Shape D holds back improper joke. :angel:
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Thenasty on February 24, 2005, 10:14:54 am: Quote from: Shape D. on February 24, 2005, 10:13:05 am
Quote from: Thenasty on February 24, 2005, 10:03:11 am
no, same size hole.
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: j123vt_99 on February 24, 2005, 10:22:52 am: Quote from: RayB on February 24, 2005, 10:10:02 am
j123vt_99 : Wood or metal?

undetermined yet :)... won't be building for a few months
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Lilwolf on February 24, 2005, 10:35:33 am: should be one of the first things you consider.

I don't recommend them unless your working with an existing cabinet that has them.. Even then, I would see if there would be a way to get a wood panel to work. Just MUCH easier to work with... Only downside is some controllers don't work well with them.
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: j123vt_99 on February 24, 2005, 11:03:52 am: Quote from: Lilwolf on February 24, 2005, 10:35:33 am
should be one of the first things you consider.
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Shape D. on February 24, 2005, 11:25:32 am: Quote from: j123vt_99 on February 24, 2005, 11:03:52 am
don't recommend what?
metal
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: j123vt_99 on February 24, 2005, 11:41:53 am: Quote from: Shape D. on February 24, 2005, 11:25:32 am
Quote from: j123vt_99 on February 24, 2005, 11:03:52 am
don't recommend what?
metal

that's what i thought... just wanted to check :)
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: brained on February 24, 2005, 12:37:57 pm: With metal Cp's you need to put a lot of work, make it from wood and avoid the hassle

my cp is metal, and boy!! a really tough job
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Lilwolf on February 24, 2005, 01:37:50 pm: You can always go for cardboard also

(http://www.ugiansky.com/trashcade/trashcade-3.htm)
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Pete Harcoff on February 24, 2005, 03:19:09 pm: Quote from: terryd on February 24, 2005, 09:14:20 am
Some use spade bits, others use hole saws, and others even use forstner bits...
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Knievel on February 24, 2005, 06:57:38 pm: I know for a fact that the Wico translucent Leafs need a 1 3/16" hole.
I had to go buy another bit for the damn things.
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: tommy on February 24, 2005, 07:16:27 pm: Btw ive got some 13/16 buttons
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Wienerdog on February 28, 2005, 07:51:09 pm: Quote from: tommy on February 24, 2005, 07:16:27 pm
Btw ive got some 13/16 buttons

13/16... I've never seen buttons under an inch... ;)
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: tommy on February 28, 2005, 09:37:00 pm: Quote from: Wienerdog on February 28, 2005, 07:51:09 pm
Quote from: tommy on February 24, 2005, 07:16:27 pm
Btw ive got some 13/16 buttons

13/16... I've never seen buttons under an inch... ;)
they are from arlington horse racing the win , place , show buttons
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Wienerdog on February 28, 2005, 11:48:00 pm: Quote from: Knievel on February 24, 2005, 06:57:38 pm
I know for a fact that the Wico translucent Leafs need a 1 3/16" hole.
I had to go buy another bit for the damn things.

Holy smokes, I've got the Wico translucents and just drilled holes now. I used a 1 ¹/₈" Forstner bit. Some of the buttons were snug, and some were fine but that seemed like the right bit to use. You could get away with using a 1 ³/₁₆" bit and it might even give you better transparency, but the 1 ¹/₈" will work.
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: FractalWalk on March 01, 2005, 12:26:07 am: I got WICO translucents and used a 1-1/8 spade bit.
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Sephroth57 on March 01, 2005, 10:20:33 am: this is what you want BTW a Hole Saw, not a huge ass drill bit

(http://www.subtleenergies.com/ormus/tw/traps/tt16.jpg)

i used a 1 3/16 and it worked fine for my happs competition buttons
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: sodapopinski on March 01, 2005, 11:26:21 am: Quote
this is what you want BTW a Hole Saw, not a huge ass drill bit

i used a 1 3/16 and it worked fine for my happs competition buttons

a spade bit will work fine too
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Shape D. on March 01, 2005, 12:11:49 pm: A holes a hole. ;)
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: bowza on March 01, 2005, 04:02:29 pm: Any tips for cutting perspex holes?

Cheers

Bowza
Title: Re: Standard drill bit size for buttons?
Post by: Havok on March 01, 2005, 04:34:47 pm: Quote from: Lilwolf on February 24, 2005, 10:35:33 am
should be one of the first things you consider.