what size drill bit please
Trying to put stabilizing braces, the rv type, on my portable trailered deer stand. The hardware kit that came with the braces and bolts says to use an 11/36 drill bit for the 3/8 inch diameter self tapping bolts with 9/16 bolt heads. I've been around awhile but never heard of 11/36 drill bits. What am I missing. I don't want too much slop and don't want to sheer off bolts while torqueing them down. I did call the manufacturer and confirmed yes they do recommend 11/36.
thanks
likemhot
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5/16 usually for 3/8ths tap. The bolts might be to soft to make threads.
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thank you
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Trying to put stabilizing braces, the rv type, on my portable trailered deer stand. The hardware kit that came with the braces and bolts says to use an 11/36 drill bit for the 3/8 inch diameter self tapping bolts with 9/16 bolt heads. I've been around awhile but never heard of 11/36 drill bits. What am I missing. I don't want too much slop and don't want to sheer off bolts while torqueing them down. I did call the manufacturer and confirmed yes they do recommend 11/36.
thanks
likemhot
Are you sure it is not 11/32"? Slightly larger than 5/16.
I would think 5/16" would be better for a self tapping screw in wood or light gauge metal. 11/32 would be better for a fine thread tap.
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The directions were probably printed in China. I'd bet dimes to donuts that's supposed to read 11/32, which is common as dirt.
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From My first Honda MC maunal: "Please to address nut in anti clockwise direction with spanner..."
Gotta be 11/32.
Or 11/34.
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Probably a typo but what do you expect from a bunch of 4th graders in China?
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