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Newbie needing advice on which Drill bits to order
« on: July 21, 2013, 07:35:45 pm »
Finally decided to make my own mame cabinet. I have been doing some searching trying to find what I need. I have a hand power drill, portable router, and a dremel. I am completely a novice when it comes to woodworking so I don't know what separates some brand from the others. If anyone could recommend me the drill bits I should get on Amazon.

Here is my setup.
  • Happ Push Buttons - 1 ⅛” hole using Fostner bit
  • Happ Joysticks - 1 ⅛” hole using Fostner bit
  • Ultimarc U-Trak - 3 ⅜” (86mm) or 3 ½” (90mm) hole saw
  • Plexiglass/Lexan - Flushtrim bit

For the Pushbuttons and Joysticks I found this: http://www.amazon.com/Freud-FB-008-8-Inch-Shank-Forstner/dp/B00004RK4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374448373&sr=8-1&keywords=forstner+1+1%2F8

For Ultimarc U-Trak I found this: http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D180054-8-Inch-Hole-Saw/dp/B00005LEZN/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1374449449&sr=1-1&keywords=3+3%2F8+hole+saw

For the Plexiglass/Lexan I found this: http://www.amazon.com/CMT-806-127-11-Bearing-Cutting-Diameter/dp/B000P4LOMY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374448904&sr=8-1&keywords=flushtrim+bit

Will these do the work? Should I find a better quality bits?

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Re: Newbie needing advice on which Drill bits to order
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2013, 08:13:32 pm »
What you picked should be fine.  Although for the hole saw you'll want a mandrel with a pilot bit to go with it (assuming you don't already have one).  And I'd probably get a 1/2" or 3/4" straight bit for the router as well.

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