Cozy1200 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Hi All I'm coming up on the point where I'll need the 12" long drill bit to drill the LG bulkheads. I checked at a couple local discount tools stores and they want $40-50 for ONE BIT. Kind of expensive to drill two holes. Any suggestions where I can get one supper cheap. Better yet, anyone have one that I can borrow? Quote Drew Chaplin (aka the Foam Whisperer) --- www.Cozy1200.com - I'm a builder now! --- Brace for impact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Here you go: They even ship to Auzy land. http://cgi.ebay.com/New-7-Pc-FOOT-LONG-Drill-Bit-set-1-8-thru-1-2-HUGE-SET_W0QQitemZ300214154406QQihZ020QQcategoryZ50383QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem When in doubt always check ebay it is kind of like telling newbies to look in the search pages here. Build on STeve Quote Steve Harmon Lovin Life in Idaho Cozy IV Plans #1466 N232CZ http://websites.expercraft.com/bigsteve/ Working on Chapter 19,21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickh Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I'm coming up on the point where I'll need the 12" long drill bit to drill the LG bulkheads. I checked at a couple local discount tools stores and they wantFind an electrician there, they often use long drill bits to drill/fish alarm wires through walls. I'd venture a 1/4" bit isn't exactly needed for the pilot holes, but should probably be smaller than 1/4". You'll re-drill at least once, then again if needed to match whatever the pilot drill is on your 'spot face' tool of choice. YMMV, FWIW Rick Quote Rick Hall; MK-IV plans #1477; cozy.zggtr.org Build status: 1-7, bits of 8-9, 10, 14 done! Working on engine/prop/avionics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloflight Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Drew, I think I bought mine at Home Depot and I am certain I paid not more than $15. Here is an even better deal at this web site for $6.96 http://www.hermanscentral.com/product/14-2679.cfm Now way in heck I would fork out $40 someone is on some good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy1200 Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Ahh Ebay! I tend to forget about it! Why I don't know. Just this week I brought a couple computer cables and adapters off ebay. I paid only $1 to $2 each plus $3 for shipping. It's even being shipped from Hong Kong for that price. That same cable at a local store would have cost me $20-25 Dollars. Ok, ebay it'll be. I can have it shipped to my mail forwarders in the states and then sent over in our sent mail package. thanks all. Quote Drew Chaplin (aka the Foam Whisperer) --- www.Cozy1200.com - I'm a builder now! --- Brace for impact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Kriley Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi All I'm coming up on the point where I'll need the 12" long drill bit to drill the LG bulkheads. I checked at a couple local discount tools stores and they want $40-50 for ONE BIT. Kind of expensive to drill two holes. Any suggestions where I can get one supper cheap. Better yet, anyone have one that I can borrow? $40-$50? What was it made of? I looked all over Lowe's yesterday and didn't find a single 1/4" bit for anywhere near that price...? Maybe you were looking at a masonry bit or hammer-drill bit? Quote Phil Kriley Cozy #1460 Chapter 13 - nose Right wing done - working on right winglet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macleodm3 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yeah Wow! The bit I got at Lowes was $8. Glad you found a solution. Quote Andrew Anunson I work underground and I play in the sky... no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy1200 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 $40-$50? What was it made of? I looked all over Lowe's yesterday and didn't find a single 1/4" bit for anywhere near that price...? Maybe you were looking at a masonry bit or hammer-drill bit? There's probably several things contributing to the cost. 1) Trying to buy imperial in a Metric country. 2) Exchange rate makes it sound a little higher than it actually is. 3) Everything seems more expensive here. Quote Drew Chaplin (aka the Foam Whisperer) --- www.Cozy1200.com - I'm a builder now! --- Brace for impact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spodman Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Would free work better? Have borrowed a drill bit off a chapter member. 30cm with a 30cm extension (can be separated). Has drilled two holes! Are you actually ready for this yet? I have it for about a week, but could organise it again for another time. Quote Mark Spedding - SpodmanDarraweit Guim - AustraliaCozy IV #1331 - Chapter 09www.mykitlog.com/Spodmanwww.sites.google.com/site/thespodplane/the-spodplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy1200 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Would free work better? Have borrowed a drill bit off a chapter member. 30cm with a 30cm extension (can be separated). Has drilled two holes! Free would be real good! Unfortunately I just bought a set off Ebay. It was only $3, but it would have cost $20 to ship over. So I'll have them shipped to my parents in the states and pick them up next time I'm home. Also waiting on them to arrive would hold me up. Are you actually ready for this yet? I have it for about a week, but could organize it again for another time.I'll be starting to fit these Bulkheads tonight. So probably within a week. If you could keep them for another week that would be GREAT! Is it metric or inches? IIRC, it's just a pilot hole I don't believe it critical to be exactly 1/4 inch. Quote Drew Chaplin (aka the Foam Whisperer) --- www.Cozy1200.com - I'm a builder now! --- Brace for impact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spodman Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Haven't measured it, looks like 1/4", looks like 8mm too. I'll let you know. $3!!! Quote Mark Spedding - SpodmanDarraweit Guim - AustraliaCozy IV #1331 - Chapter 09www.mykitlog.com/Spodmanwww.sites.google.com/site/thespodplane/the-spodplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy1200 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 $3!!! yep, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290221038814&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019 Quote Drew Chaplin (aka the Foam Whisperer) --- www.Cozy1200.com - I'm a builder now! --- Brace for impact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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