Desire pen kit drill size

[PMisiaszek]

The instructions call for 1/2 and 13/32 drills. They look a bit big for the tubes that came with the kit. If you've made the Desire, what was your experience?

 

[kyaggie]

As per the instructions that come with the same kit from Woodcraft but named the Hancock (http://www2.woodcraft.com/PDF/77D33.pdf), I use 12.5 mm for the upper barrel and 13/32 for the lower barrel. I've made a number of these pens and these bit sizes have worked well for me.

Mike

 

[walshjp17]

I used 1/2" and 13/32" drill bits and the tubes fit quite nicely. I used epoxy to glue them into the holes and there were no untenable gaps to deal with.

 

[jcm71]

I've used 10.5mm and 12.5mm with good results.