Can I use these to drill through plastic furniture? Or am I better off with a hole saw?
211512
I think it would depend on the kind of plastic. The forstner bits are most effective when used in a drill press. If it's thin plastic then I would use a hole saw because the forstner bit makes shavings that need to be unclogged from the bit.
211513
Yes, this will work better than a hole saw. Just punch a center point first to avoid the "walking" effect when drilling.
1262727
Hummm....I don't know, never tried it. They are made of polypropylene. I would use drill bits made for plastic rather than made for wood or steel. Google will get you there. You didn't mention size, but I would drill at least 2 sizes. A small pilot hole then a larger hole. Maybe 3 times if your finished hole is large so that your aren't stressing the plastic too much with each drilling. Hope that helps. Be careful about screw tightening after drilling. Too much stress might crack a drilled piece too.--retired engineer here.
399714
Absolutely! It has enough power to cut right thru them. Just be sure to use a quality, sharp carbide blade.I especially like it being a "left handed saw". The blade is on the side closest to you if you use it with your right hand, making it easier to see the cut line. And do use the painters tape on the finish side of the cut to help prevent fiber tearout. If possible, place tape on bottom side of saw to prevent scratching the furniture with the saw. Make sure you have an extra battery and charger with you.
220306
Not really, they are brittle plastic. Maybe with a good pair of wire cutters or small saw
95443
Of course you can. Just because it doesnt have a hole doesnt mean you can't. Just drill one out. It's only plastic, geez.
293670
I would suggest using a coping saw, they are designed to cut intricate shapes from wood.
1402059
I think you are asking for trouble if you try to use any hand drill to drill a hole of this diameter. It's not safe. I have drilled 1" (nominal thickness; 3/4" actual thickness) red oak using this Makita drill using both a 3" diameter brad point Forstener bit with a sawtooth edge and a 3" diameter drill bit piloted saw blade style hole saw and found it to be a very risky procedure (think sudden unexpected kick back of the drill). I had already assembled the project to the point where I could not place the piece to be drilled on my drill press. Were I to need to do this again, I would plan the project so that the hole could be drilled on my drill press with the piece securely fastened to the table with C-clamps. I don't know how precise your holes need to be but with this diameter hole, you might try using a hand held jig saw and cutting the hole freehand or a jig saw with a guide that allows you to cut holes attaching the saw guide to the workpiece with a pivot point (finishing nail or brad which you later remove). An old-fashioned, hand-powered coping saw is also an inexpensive, safe and easy way of cutting large diameter holes but you need to consider the saw's throat depth in relation to hole placement and width of stock. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
209253
You can use this to cut speaker holes or you can also use a jigsaw with a fine tooth blade in it. It all depends upon the thickness of the wood and the size or dimension of the hole. For instance a drill may be preferable for 2-3" holes or smaller. I hope this has answered your question.
188699
Can't speak to the speed tip ones as I have never used them. I have used these to drill through: Metal (up to 1/4" steel, but mostly 12 GA aluminum) Wood (plywood, particle board, and 2xwhatever pine) Plastic (PVC and ABS) Drywall The bits cut a nice clean hole and did not wander. Hope this helps.
1555777
these are hard plastic and not sure they will cut cleanly. maybe you need to go to the conventional wood shims.
2064359
you buy a drill bit for drilling plastic holes,shaped like a cone.homedepot has it
222718
Should work just fine. They are plastic that covers. You can always cut if needed.
182292
Oops wrong product, they do cut through wood but kinda shred plywood when the tap starts cutting I would use regular drill bits instead of these
1879339
I don't see why not. The plastic is quite thick and a small drill bit shouldn't have any problem with it. In hindsight, I wish I had done that.
235779
I used a standard 3/4 hole saw that you can pick up at any lowes or home depot for about 10 bucks, The diamond drill is overkill unless you are going to mount it in a glass container. Hope this help save you a buck or two!!!
188700
Can't speak to the speed tip ones as I have never used them. I have used these to drill through:Metal (up to 1/4" steel, but mostly 12 GA aluminum)Wood (plywood, particle board, and 2xwhatever pine)Plastic (PVC and ABS)DrywallThe bits cut a nice clean hole and did not wander.Hope this helps.
2114493
Cut with a table saw. Turn the blade backwards to cut the plastic better. Easy to do.