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Old 02-12-2004, 01:05 PM
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Default RE: what size drill bit for 1/4 20 tap?

Cafeen's right, if it's wood a 3/16 will work. A 13/64 is better yet. (it's only 2 thousanths of an inch larger than a #7 -- That's about the thickness of a human hair) (No, not a RED hair)