P Pete G. New member Sep 20, 2007 #1 Hi All: I want to drill a 7/8" hole for a thermometer install. Wondering if this would do the trick: Home Depot... sku# 553610 Ridgid Model# 7011 MFG Part# 4517011 I don't want to screw this up!
Hi All: I want to drill a 7/8" hole for a thermometer install. Wondering if this would do the trick: Home Depot... sku# 553610 Ridgid Model# 7011 MFG Part# 4517011 I don't want to screw this up!
M Matt Jones TVWBB Pro Sep 20, 2007 #3 That hole saw would work though I'm sure you know you need a shank mandrel for it also. The Unibit would be a better choice plus you'd probably find other uses for it.
That hole saw would work though I'm sure you know you need a shank mandrel for it also. The Unibit would be a better choice plus you'd probably find other uses for it.
P Pete G. New member Sep 20, 2007 #4 I have... but it didn't cover this bit. I guess I'm asking, "will this work?"
Doug D TVWBB Hall of Fame Sep 20, 2007 #5 While it would certainly cut through the metal, my concern would be what it would do to the porcelain finish around the hole.
While it would certainly cut through the metal, my concern would be what it would do to the porcelain finish around the hole.
Chris Allingham Administrator Staff member Sep 20, 2007 #6 Yes, this tool should work. See More Thermometer Installations. Scroll down to the heading "Threaded Lid Installation" and you'll see an example. Regards, Chris
Yes, this tool should work. See More Thermometer Installations. Scroll down to the heading "Threaded Lid Installation" and you'll see an example. Regards, Chris