Counter Sink Drill Bits
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Counter Sink Drill Bits
Don't counter sink drill bits create a cone shaped hole? I have to counter sink a thru bolt with a hex head in a wooden work bench surface so that the top of the bolt is flush with the wooden surface I am dropping it into. Will a counter sink bit that creates a cone shaped hole be OK for this or is there another kind of counter sink bit that should be used for hex head bolts
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When you need to countersink hex head bolts..... use a spade bit first to drill the depth of the head. Then drill the hole for the bolt itself.
Keep the spade bit slightly on the smaller size as you'll need to tap the hex head into the wood to keep it from spinning when tightening.
Carriage bolts also make a good fastener for table tops and workbenches.
No countersinking required.
Keep the spade bit slightly on the smaller size as you'll need to tap the hex head into the wood to keep it from spinning when tightening.
Carriage bolts also make a good fastener for table tops and workbenches.
No countersinking required.
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Just to add to what Pete said, you might also want to use a washer with your hex bolts. (Don't need them with carriage bolts.) And drill slowly... those spade bits will drill pretty fast and you don't want your countersunk hole to be too deep, so go slow.
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When you need to countersink hex head bolts..... use a spade bit
Forstner bits make great flat bottom holes
Just another right tool for the right application.
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Yes, from the pictures, that looks correct, counterbore. The spade bit should work, no need for the accuracy of a forstner. I assume it's OK for the outer hole created by the spade bit to be a little larger than the head of the thru bolt?
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Use the bit that is the same size as your washer. 5/16 = 5/8 and 3/8 = 3/4 if memory serves. (Bolt / spade)
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I noticed the spade bits pictured by PJMaxhave a sharp pointed tip, as do they ones I own:
. The Dewalt ones I saw yesterday in the store have a threaded end with a sharp tip:
. What's the difference, does it matter?
. The Dewalt ones I saw yesterday in the store have a threaded end with a sharp tip:
. What's the difference, does it matter?
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The threaded tip helps pull the bit forward for faster drilling... not what you want if you only want a shallow hole. But thats why it says 10x faster.
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I assume that it would be OK to make the outer hole a little larger than the distance across the hex head of the bolt, e.g. the hex head of the thru bolt is 1/2" across, so I am guessing a 5/8" or 3/4" spade/forstner bit would be best. I'd hate to but a 1/2" bit and then find out the hex head is really 17/32" not 1/2"