I was asked by a customer for the tool that was specificly designed to widen a hole you already drilled. So what tool do you think he was looking for?
I was asked by a customer for the tool that was specificly designed to widen a hole you already drilled. So what tool do you think he was looking for?
Sorry all wrong..He was looking for a spade bit. He told me that is was specifically designed for what he wanted to do. I tried to tell him it wouldn't work but he wouldn't listen. So I learned something new....the wrong use for spade bit.
Did you ask him to video the process of widening a hole with a spade bit? It would be a great addition on YouTube of what not to do in the shop. It shouldn't take him more than 1-2 seconds to realize his mistake
Jim Smith
I tried to tell him but he thought he knew...
I tried to tell him but he thought he knew...
If a customer ever replies with a similar comment, just tell him that "you agree with him but we'd both be wrong"
My father once told me "never argue with a fool, people might not be able to tell the difference"
Kryn
Dan,
I am surprised no one has mentioned spoon bits yet. With these, you can indeed enlarge an existing hole. They are made in different styles and are available for use in both a brace and bit or for machine use.
Lee Valley shows some which are concave while others are flat ground. Most of these have round points which leave a round bottom hole or a hole to match the shape ground on the bit.
Many times, these are used by pipe makers or chair makers.
Google spoon bits and you will see images of different types and also YouTube has some videos.