w4lrus
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 04:35 PM |
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Countersink Depth Control
Hopefully a quick question with a quick answer - is there an easy way to ensure that countersinks are a set depth, perhaps using a nylon/plastic
collar? Any ideas where I can obtain such an item?
Thanks
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HowardB
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 04:50 PM |
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yes, I would have thought that for a pistol drill, something like the cap from a WD40 can stuck in place would suffice,... no doubt there are other
methods,.. but I do mine by eye,...
Howard
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 08:06 PM |
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Some sort of collar if using a cordless drill or use a depth stop on a pillar drill
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MikeR
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 08:39 PM |
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Masking take on the drill bit - when it gets to touch the wood stop?
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Proby
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 08:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Masking take on the drill bit - when it gets to touch the wood stop?
+1
That's the way I do it too.
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MikeR
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 09:38 PM |
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ps I mean masking tape not take!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 3/3/12 at 01:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Masking take on the drill bit - when it gets to touch the wood stop?
But does that work for a counter sunk bit? Must be a right PITA to get it level all the way round.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 4/3/12 at 02:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DIY Si
quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Masking take on the drill bit - when it gets to touch the wood stop?
But does that work for a counter sunk bit? Must be a right PITA to get it level all the way round.
It would work ok if you are using the countersink bit in a pillar or bench drill. Getting a perfectly even countersink with a hand held drill is
pretty tricky at the best of times.
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MikeR
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| posted on 4/3/12 at 03:44 PM |
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the other option is to get a drill with a collar mounted hand grip which has an integrated depth stop.
Doesn't guarentee you'll get it square but it will be to the same depth.
If you're really picky you could get one of these ....
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-axminster-drill-guide-prod22269/
or
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-axminster-drill-guide-kit-prod21306/
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BenB
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| posted on 4/3/12 at 05:05 PM |
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Easy. Rubber tube same I/D as the o/d of the CSK bit and a jubilee clip to hold it in place. You'ld need a CSK bit with a long body but most of
the good / sharp ones have that.
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jacko
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| posted on 4/3/12 at 09:03 PM |
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jubilee a pice of wood [ lollipop stick ] to the side of the drill sticking out to the depth you need
Jacko
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