Baron Drill Sizes

[Jim]

Not just the Baron but other kits that use the 25/64" and 15/32" drill sizes, have you used the metric sizes of 10mm and 11.9mm, if so are these better?

 

[rayf6604]

I haven't Jim, I bought a pack of 5 each in the imperial and they'll last me while yet.

 

[chas_41_uk]

According to the Timberbits website. Yes Jim that is correct

 

[Grump]

So many changes and variations of tolerances over the years I use whatever fits and ignore whether it's imperial or metric.
I do love a good moan about it after but nobody listens any-more so I gave that up too.

 

[daveygee]

Hi Jim

Turned a couple of Baron's this morning. Did some test drills with metric and imperial. In this instance the imperial was by far the better fit.
Hope that helps.

Davey

 

[yorkshireman]

I've always used the metric drill bits Jim but then again I use polyurethane glue which is good for gap filling so had no problems

 

[Penpal]

Measure at leasure drill with certainty.

Peter.

 

[bellringer]

Well the 11.9 is only .0002of an inch smaller and the 10 is .0031 of an inch bigger


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[Walter]

So many changes and variations of tolerances over the years I use whatever fits and ignore whether it's imperial or metric.
I do love a good moan about it after but nobody listens any-more so I gave that up too.

What he said.

 

[wm460]

I have a good set of both so use what recommended.

 

[Buckeye]

Measure and select the closest drill bit, metric or imperial.

Peter