I am about to venture into drilling my own blocks, and was wondering what the most common mortise and draught hole bit size are as I am trying to keep costs down and only want to start out buying a few. Also is the tenon the same size as the mortise diameter? I would love to know where everyone got their bits from: online, woodcraft, local hardware, pimo, jhlowe?
I will be doing this on a Lathe.
Thanks for any help,
most common mortise and draught hole bit size
most common mortise and draught hole bit size
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Re: most common mortise and draught hole bit size
The most common mortise sizes ar 9/32" and 5/16". Sometimes 3/8" on a large pipe. You have to machine the tenon to fit the mortise. One size does not fit all.
The most common draught hole sizes are 5/32" or 4mm.
I get my bits at Ace Hardware.
Rad
The most common draught hole sizes are 5/32" or 4mm.
I get my bits at Ace Hardware.
Rad
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Re: most common mortise and draught hole bit size
Wait, I thought every pipe making tool had to be a crazy expensive custom job that has been magically imbued with Danish essence. Is Ace selling those types of tools now?RadDavis wrote:The most common mortise sizes ar 9/32" and 5/16". Sometimes 3/8" on a large pipe. You have to machine the tenon to fit the mortise. One size does not fit all.
The most common draught hole sizes are 5/32" or 4mm.
I get my bits at Ace Hardware.
Rad
In related news, I have a custom made, Danish infused pipe drill bit for sale. I'm only asking $5,000 for it. PM me for details. Serious inquiries only. :p
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Re: most common mortise and draught hole bit size
Thanks guys.
Sean - I Still Suck
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