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General Category => Plug / Lure Building Forum => Topic started by: skiddd on September 06, 2010, 11:03:47 AM

Title: Drill bit size.....
Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 11:03:47 AM: Whats the size of drill bit I need to drill through 4oz. conrad kit. The weight is getting in the way a little?
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Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 11:09:34 AM: wire is .062 so anything bigger than that. 1/8 or 5/32
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Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 11:11:45 AM: whats the size of the hole thats in the kit plug?
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Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 11:14:41 AM: zerotwentirteen :)
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Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 11:17:29 AM: ENGLISH NOW? LOL
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Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 11:19:47 AM: I dunno off the top of my head it could be .156 or .187

don't redrill at the same size or you could have a problem going thru the weight.
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Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 02:09:29 PM: say skidd you want some good drill bits go to saltys site and pick up one of those drill bits the 8" long ones.......but be very careful those sombitches are sharp and boy do they grab use caution they got razor sharp edges...........but dont drill threw any belly weights use a crap bit...........now skid-doo :D
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Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 05:23:02 PM: Thanks handyman, I got a cheapo at Lowe's. Perfect for drilling the lead. All done, it worked fine, A nice 50+ is gonna inhale this thing I can feel it! For years I've been looking for a conrad! This thing makes my, well you get the idea I hope...... I know its only a plug!
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Post by: Out Fishing on September 06, 2010, 07:52:58 PM: yo skidd-doo.............i feel the same way ..........i take my plugs serious.......i know exactly what u mean 8)