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    Fitting swivel studs

    Hi, how do you select the correct size drill bit to drill the pilot holes when fitting swivel studs?

    many thank's in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by molsal View Post
    Hi, how do you select the correct size drill bit to drill the pilot holes when fitting swivel studs?

    many thank's in advance.
    Measure the screw root diameter:-

    http://s16.photobucket.com/user/UK_N...441e1.jpg.html


    Get a drill same size as root or very slightly larger:-


    http://s16.photobucket.com/user/UK_N...e8ed2.jpg.html



    Drill hole:-


    http://s16.photobucket.com/user/UK_N...528ad.jpg.html


    Neil
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    If you don't have a vernier just hold it up to the light & "eye it" you want a bit just a fraction thinner than the screw shank.

    Put masking tape on to mark the hole, it also helps stop the drill bit sliding on the wood.

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    I've always used a 4mm drill bit.

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