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What size drill bit do you use for 5mm leds?
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.
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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.
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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]
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