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uk hole saw for buttons
rchadd:
i bought one of that hole saw kits from Homebase the other day to cutout my contol panels this weekend. it is one of those ones with 6 with different diameter blades(?). you basically fit the one you want in the holder which has number of concentric circular channels. the assembly then attaches a drill.
i was disappointed to find that none of the saw blades were of correct diameter to fit the buttons. the smallest was too small. the next size up was slightly too big for the lip part at the top of the button. it was possible to fit the button but when tightened it would not grip the panel wood correctly.
have other people in UK had this problem? is it the metric vs imperial thing again?
i ended up cutting with the smallest blade and then widening the hole using a chissel.
is there hole saw available in UK that is exact fit for a std arcade button?
(i assume diameter of buttons are standard?)
NoOne=NBA=:
Standard hole size for buttons is 1-1/8".
You might also look to get a forstner bit to drill them.
They make a nicer hole, and last longer than hole saws--provided you are not drilling metal.
They are not made for metal.
If you have to drill metal, get hole saws made specifically for metal work.
old school gamer:
Forstner bits work good,but there is also a thing called a spade bit,it is basically a flat bit with a point on it,comes in many different sizes.
johnneh:
I had the same problem while drilling my button holes. what old school gamer said about a spade bit is correct, thats what i ended up buying. i got mine from B&Q and its 28mm, works perfect :)
PS, this is my first post. Hi all :)
Minwah:
--- Quote from: johnneh on July 11, 2004, 11:01:35 pm ---I had the same problem while drilling my button holes. what old school gamer said about a spade bit is correct, thats what i ended up buying. i got mine from B&Q and its 28mm, works perfect :)
PS, this is my first post. Hi all :)
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Same here, spade bits will bore a hole through 18mm MDF in seconds.
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