El Toro drill bit

[samuel07]

Has anyone used a 14mm bit instead of the 35/64 for the El Toro?

Thanks,

 

[Rifleman1776]

Are we off and running again? [:0]

 

[samuel07]

Are we off and running again?

Forgive me, I'm confused.[][]

I purchased an El Toro FP kit and I thought I had the right bits. I went to WC yesterday and they dont have a 35/64 but they do have a 14MM. I don't think Lowes or HD will have one.

 

[gerryr]

Compare the measurements of the tube and the 14mm bit with calipers. If the bit is 0.004"-0.010" larger you should be fine.

 

[Firefyter-emt]

Samuel, kinda a hot topic latley. My opinion is that due to minor "flaws" in drill bit sizes, the best thing is to use a set of calipers and measure your tube compared to the drill bit. I have even been known to make a "test hole" if I want to be really fussy.

A 35/64" bit is 13.891mm (or should be) so the 14mm should be ok, but it depends if your hole drilled runs high or low based on drill run out, bit size ect..

Damn, I just ordered one of these kits and now I have to go find a larger bit too! I only go up to 13mm in my large metric set. Dangit! I already have to find that monster bit for the Gent. I bought last week! So far everywhere I look they want twice as much as CSUSA for anything even close. [!]

 

[twoofakind]

The Robusto kit that WC carries is the same as the El Toro/Presidente and the WC kit calls for a 14mm.
Andy

 

[JimGo]

Wayne,
I have a 35/64th bit. Do you want to borrow it?