Subject: Re: tip for drilling plexiglass
Author: Patrick Hayes
Date: Feb 13, 2002, 2:45 PM
Post ID: 1709635335
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In a message dated 02/13/2002 1:55:59 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jr-@avalon.net writes:
| Now, I crack plexiglass when I drill it, without fail. |
Get to a good machinist supply shop. There are drill bits specifically
designed for plastic. They have a VERY acute point and flat flutes instead
of the angled face of a standard drill bit.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
EV, EV, SPII, V-65-C, Monza, SuperAlce
MGNOC L-403
MGCGB 92558
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Get to a good machinist supply shop. There are drill bits specifically designed for plastic. They have a VERY acute point and flat flutes instead of the angled face of a standard drill bit.<BR>
Patrick Hayes<BR>
Fremont CA<BR>
EV, EV, SPII, V-65-C, Monza, SuperAlce<BR>
MGNOC L-403<BR>
MGCGB 92558</FONT>
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