BareHook Posted May 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 1, 2013 Does anyone have a better idea for drilling treenail holes without drilling through the frame? I will probably use 1/32 dia brass for treenails, but I dont want it to penetrate all the way through the frame. I plan to use a 1/32 diameter drill with a piece of tubing bonded onto it at a set depth of .175 from the drill point. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted May 1, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) Ken,why not just push your drillbit into the pin vice chuck until only .175" protrudes. That´s what I do to control depth,no need to glue tubing on then. Dave Edited May 1, 2013 by davyboy Chuck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garward Posted May 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2013 Ken,why not just push your drillbit into the pin vice chuck until only .175" protrudes. That´s what I do to control depth,no need to glue tubing on then. Dave Good recommendation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted May 2, 2013 Like it too, simplification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garward Posted May 2, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 2, 2013 The main thing that it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 2, 2013 Share #6 Posted May 2, 2013 I wrap masking tape around the drill bit to act as a depth stop. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garward Posted May 6, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 6, 2013 I wrap masking tape around the drill bit to act as a depth stop. Russ Simply, quickly and effectively! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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