Drilling advice for Dreadnought box?
Dr_Wu
Posts: 335
Says it all. Looking for advice on drilling the holes for the SpeakOn screws in one of Larry's boxes for the recent group buy. I don't have access to a drill press, and will be making a run to the hardware store for a drill and bit(s).
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the advice!
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Find a bit that fits snugly through the hole
Line the plate with painters tape, 2 layers
Put the connector on the plate, make sure it's straight
Place the drill bit in the hole, start the drill and go enough to just remove the paint. Do both holes.
Remove the connector
Drill all the way through at your marks, be sure to remove any burs on the other side.
Done- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Thanks Trey. Bit material? Speed?
What can I say, I'm a total noob at this stuff.
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Milwaukee titanium coated bits are great
Slow when marking the holes, once marked, full speed ahead, just be careful it didn't lunge into the plate- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
That's it. Thanks, again.
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I find a spring loaded center punch an indispensable tool for such tasks.
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Thanks daddyjt!
In case anyone is interested, I started with a 1.5mm titanium bit, and then enlarged with a 3.05mm HSS. The 3mm screws fit perfectly.
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I always think it is so cool when someone posts about something like this. Wants to do it right !
