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Fairly new to the wonderful world of pen making and really, heavy powertool machinery as well.
I've read that these Big Ben cigar pen tubes are 10mm and even on the site I ordered from (penn state) it says I need a 10mm drill bit. I purchased one from a local shop supply, but after drilling the holes, it seems like the hole is just a hair's width too small. Is it possible the bit might be sized just a bit off or is the tube supposed to fit into the hole so tightly that I have to take a hammer to it?
Also, does anyone know if 27/64" bit might work better? I saw something about using that size bit somewhere, but I don't recall where or if I am thinking of the right one.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jordan Keller
I've read that these Big Ben cigar pen tubes are 10mm and even on the site I ordered from (penn state) it says I need a 10mm drill bit. I purchased one from a local shop supply, but after drilling the holes, it seems like the hole is just a hair's width too small. Is it possible the bit might be sized just a bit off or is the tube supposed to fit into the hole so tightly that I have to take a hammer to it?
Also, does anyone know if 27/64" bit might work better? I saw something about using that size bit somewhere, but I don't recall where or if I am thinking of the right one.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jordan Keller