Vinyl fencepost for sewer hose storage

Yes, the step drill bits leave less of a burr than a regular bit. The real deal is to use the gutter-in-postcover. Any residual water escapes at the ends of the gutter which are next to the end caps of the post cap. No holes needed and better protection for the slinky. The gutter can also serve as a slinky support, if needed.

Lynnmor wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
Use a Deburring tool.

Good idea but you will need the blade for internal holes.

Example

Yeah, but most of the tools come with several bits. It's a very handy tool to have around if you're drilling many holes.

RetiredBob wrote:
I'm going to mount a 5"x5" vinyl fencepost for sewer hose storage. I'd like to drill a series of holes along the bottom to allow any liquid to drain out. How can I drill the holes without leaving burrs on the inside that could snag the hose?

SIMPLE make the holes like 3/4" or large enough that you can get a finger and a strip of sandpaper in the hole to smooth out the edge ... that's what I did and for the ones nearer the ends you can reach in and do the same.

Larry

I have found that when drilling in any kind of plastic this is the drill bit to use. No shatters, break outs or burs.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-60379.html#.UxyUwfldWSo

I don't see what the problem is. I've drilled lots and lots of holes in vinyl (all kinds of stuff from house siding to fence posts), I've never caused burn marks. I usually use a metal boring drill bit and just drill slow. No problems, ever! You should NEVER force a drill bit, let it naturally "bite" the material. Same is true with using a saw (of any type also). Been doing this for 45 years, never a problem.

Do what I did, get a length of PVC gutter material and slip into the fence post to use as a sliding tray. Solves that problem and makes access to hoses even easier, I keep 2 10' hoses in mine. :)

TARDIS TIME TRAVELER wrote:
DRILL THE HOLES CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE 5"X5" POST AND THE BURS WILL BE OUT OF THE WAY.STAGGER THEM FROM SIDE TO SIDE ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE POST......

This is the best idea yet.
I'll be using this trick soon as it's easier than heating something repeatedly and no stinky fumes.
Thanks!

fj12ryder wrote:
Use a Deburring tool.

Good idea but you will need the blade for internal holes.

Example

DRILL THE HOLES CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE 5"X5" POST AND THE BURS WILL BE OUT OF THE WAY.STAGGER THEM FROM SIDE TO SIDE ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE POST......

I always use a soldering Iron with a large tip on it. Burns a perfect hole and guaranteed not to leave a burr.