Re: Andersen 400 Series Security contacts

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yep I have those too excellent for expensive wood windows




"Tommy" <tommy@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| "Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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| > I wouldn't ever use a spade bit on an expensive window...infact I've
| > stopped using 3/8" spade bits for press fit contacts altogether...no
| > matter how careful you are the hole is always slightly too big for the
| > switch.
| >
| > I like the split tip or the split brad point bits the best. I use the
| > spades for rough work and big ship augers for new construction
| > rough-ins.
| >
|
| I'v got some bits that are similar to forstner bits but they have a long
| shank. i think they are for making curved holes. they make a perfect hole
| for the press fit contacts. i only use them to drill through the frames of
| doors and such because they make a nice hole with no splintering. then i
| use a long bell hanger bit to go on through the header or studs.