What drill bit do you use for acrylic?
Product Description. Craftics 1/8″ Plas-Drill Bit. These drill bits for plastic produce clean, chip-free holes in acrylic and other plastics excellent for hand drills. No chipping, no cracking, no grabbing, no melting.
What size drill bit is 2.5 mm?
0.0984
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| Drill size | Diameter (in) |
|---|---|
| 2.5 mm | 0.0984 |
| 2.6 mm | 0.1024 |
| 2.7 mm | 0.1063 |
| 2.8 mm | 0.1102 |
What kind of bit is used for plexiglass?
Plastic drill bits can drill through plastic. These metal drill bits have ground flukes with 90 degree points and 0 degree rake. Plastic drill bits shave or scrape plexiglass, acrylic or plastic away layer by layer.
How do I choose the right size drill bit?
How to Choose Drill Bits by Size
- Use a bit 1/64” smaller than the target hole size for softwoods.
- Use a bit exactly the same size as the hole when working on other materials.
- If you’re not sure which to select, choose a drill bit 1/64” larger than the hole you wish to create.
How do you drill into acrylic without cracking it?
Using a normal battery or electric drill, run the drill in REVERSE at the highest speed possible with a normal drill bit. Apply firm pressure as you push the bit through the acrylic. This will melt the plastic rather than chip it. It takes a little longer, but will give you perfect holes without cracking.
How big is a 2.5 mm hole?
Downloadable versions:
| Drill size | Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 mm | 0.0945 | 2.4000 |
| #41 | 0.0960 | 2.4384 |
| #40 | 0.0980 | 2.4892 |
| 2.5 mm | 0.0984 | 2.5000 |
Do you need a special drill bit for acrylic?
The special tip design carves through the plastic (not for use with wood or metal). It takes a special drill bit to properly drill through Plexiglas, Lucite, Acrylite, or Perspex acrylic sheet.
How Big Should you pre drill a hole?
If you are creating a pilot hole for a nail, the right drill bit is slightly smaller than the nail’s shank. If you are creating a pilot hole for a screw, the drill bit should be the same size as the body of the screw—not including the threads.