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* For most non-critical work in '''[[Design and Technology]]''', countersinking can be achieved using a '''[[Twist | * For most non-critical work in '''[[Design and Technology]]''', countersinking can be achieved using a '''[[Twist Drills|Twist Drill]]''' twice the diameter of the hole in question. | ||
* Combined '''[[Countersinking|Countersink]]''', '''Pilot Drill''' and '''[[Counterboring|Counterbore]]''' drills can greatly speed up assembly work in wood. | * Combined '''[[Countersinking|Countersink]]''', '''Pilot Drill''' and '''[[Counterboring|Counterbore]]''' drills can greatly speed up assembly work in wood. | ||
* For more precise work, purpose made '''Countersink Bits''' are available. | * For more precise work, purpose made '''Countersink Bits''' are available. |
Revision as of 10:43, 15 May 2016
- For most non-critical work in Design and Technology, countersinking can be achieved using a Twist Drill twice the diameter of the hole in question.
- Combined Countersink, Pilot Drill and Counterbore drills can greatly speed up assembly work in wood.
- For more precise work, purpose made Countersink Bits are available.
- Choose High Speed Steel if countersinking steel since ordinary Carbon Steel is suitable only for wood and plastics.