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* 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. | * 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. | ||
* For more precise work, purpose made '''Countersink Bits''' are available. | * For more precise work, purpose made '''Countersink Bits''' are available. | ||
* Choose '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_steel High Speed Steel]''' if countersinking steel since ordinary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_steel '''Carbon Steel''] is suitable only for wood and plastics. | * Choose '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_steel High Speed Steel]''' if countersinking steel since ordinary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_steel '''Carbon Steel'''] is suitable only for wood and plastics. | ||
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Revision as of 09:45, 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.
- 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.