mjpienaar(at)shaw.ca Guest
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject: Drill Sizes |
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Found this chart on what drill to use for bolts and rivets, I think it was from the RV community
Drill Size<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Decimal
(inch)
Common Use
1/16
0.0625
Holes for safety wire
3/32
0.0938
Pilot holes before final drilling to #40
40
0.0980
Holes for 3/32" rivets
1/8
0.1250
Pilot holes before final drilling to #30
30
0.1285
Holes for 1/8" rivets
27
0.1440
Holes for #6 screws
5/32
0.1562
Pilot holes before final drilling to #21
21
0.1590
Holes for 5/32" rivets
19
0.1660
Holes for #8 screws
3/16
0.1875
Pilot holes before final drilling to #12, #11, or #10
12
0.1890
Holes for 3/16" rivets
11
0.1910
Holes for 3/16" bolts
10
0.1935
Holes for 3/16" bolts in UHMW plastic
1/4
0.2500
Holes for 1/4" bolts
Hope you find it helpful
Regards
Mike
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