Hi -
Does anyone know the specs of the Pilot Drill that’s in the center of the old FCS Hole saw "Tool # T-3 "?
it s a step drill but I can’t seem to find it online. Round Drill bits that are small enough to start don’t secure in the hole.
(I have misplaced mine but find I need to squeeze in a couple of old style FCS plugs in a tight space and can’t fit n another box type and don’t want the Hole saw to “wander”)
Thanks !
I’m thinking 1/8 or 3/16, but I will check at the shop in the AM. I’m pretty sure Woodcraffters has thos bits. I’ve got 2 or 3 of those hole saws set up with a regular bit and have no problem.
I don’t use the pilot bits on hole saws. Use a guide made of 3/8 - 1/2 ply with the same hole cut with the saw, less movement when you start the hole than a pilot bit. If the board is glassed, put something non-slip on the ply. Also most pilot bits come with a flat ground on the back for the setscrew so you can’t really substitute a normal drill bit.
That sounds like the ticket. Will do. Thanks.
Well I didn’t think it was 1/4"; but it is. I also have Ply jigs, but rarely use them, because that pointy pilot bit holds in place so well.
Yeah, if I still had my Pointy Pilot but I’d use it no question, but since it’s lost, not sure that the 1/4" will be precise enough, so inclined to use a wood hole jig as suggested, along with the big non-pointy 1/4 ". Thanks to all for the advice -
