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- larry_barnhartExplorerHole saw would be the best with out a doubt. Not a hard job with the correct tools. It routs nice also.
chevman - Cummins12V98Explorer III
Tom_M wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Tom_M wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Forstner bit is designed for a drill press. Unless you clamp a board down with a hole in it the forstner can and probably will walk on you. Hole saw!
I've had no problems using a Forstner bit in a hand drill. I installed a sink and stovetop recently in my coach and used a Forstner bit to drill through my solid surface countertop. It may walk if trying to drill a deep hole but otherwise no problem.
Are you talking the one with a small point in the center or the screw point in the center?
This one:
You are a brave one TomM Cummins12V98 wrote:
smkettner wrote:
I thought Corian was just a type of plastic?
I would just use a flat blade speed bore bit and be done with it.
Dispenser comes with a trim ring yes?
Laminate or stone would take a little more effort.
Laminate is MUCH easier to drill than Corian.
I would think laminate would be more prone to surface damage such as chipping. But you are correct as most is thin and then just particle board.- Tom_M1Explorer
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Tom_M wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Forstner bit is designed for a drill press. Unless you clamp a board down with a hole in it the forstner can and probably will walk on you. Hole saw!
I've had no problems using a Forstner bit in a hand drill. I installed a sink and stovetop recently in my coach and used a Forstner bit to drill through my solid surface countertop. It may walk if trying to drill a deep hole but otherwise no problem.
Are you talking the one with a small point in the center or the screw point in the center?
This one: - aruba5erExplorerPilot hole first. I start the hole saw backward for an eighth inch or so than go forward. lube with a little soapy water. no big deal.
- Cummins12V98Explorer III
Tom_M wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Forstner bit is designed for a drill press. Unless you clamp a board down with a hole in it the forstner can and probably will walk on you. Hole saw!
I've had no problems using a Forstner bit in a hand drill. I installed a sink and stovetop recently in my coach and used a Forstner bit to drill through my solid surface countertop. It may walk if trying to drill a deep hole but otherwise no problem.
Are you talking the one with a small point in the center or the screw point in the center? - Cummins12V98Explorer III
smkettner wrote:
I thought Corian was just a type of plastic?
I would just use a flat blade speed bore bit and be done with it.
Dispenser comes with a trim ring yes?
Laminate or stone would take a little more effort.
Laminate is MUCH easier to drill than Corian. - Tom_M1Explorer
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Forstner bit is designed for a drill press. Unless you clamp a board down with a hole in it the forstner can and probably will walk on you. Hole saw!
I've had no problems using a Forstner bit in a hand drill. I installed a sink and stovetop recently in my coach and used a Forstner bit to drill through my solid surface countertop. It may walk if trying to drill a deep hole but otherwise no problem. - I thought Corian was just a type of plastic?
I would just use a flat blade speed bore bit and be done with it.
Dispenser comes with a trim ring yes?
Laminate or stone would take a little more effort. - Cummins12V98Explorer III
tvman44 wrote:
Forstner bit or maybe a brad point bit and start slow. :)
Forstner bit is designed for a drill press. Unless you clamp a board down with a hole in it the forstner can and probably will walk on you. Hole saw!
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