drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube

**jmurba** · 23rd May 2008, 07:24

Hi ,

I am building my sensor holder, I use a pcv fitting ( diameter 75mm ).

I must drill a 30m hole in this pvc tube to insert the pipes on which I mount the breathing hoses .

what sort of tool would you use ?

regards

jean mi

**Steve** · 23rd May 2008, 07:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by jmurba)

Hi ,

I am building my sensor holder, I use a pcv fitting ( diameter 75mm ).

I must drill a 30m hole in this pvc tube to insert the pipes on which I mount the breathing hoses .

what sort of tool would you use ?

regards

jean mi

An Arbored hole saw, like this. A fined tooth pitch would be a good idea.

L. S. Starrett Catalog

**jmurba** · 23rd May 2008, 07:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

An Arbored hole saw, like this. A fined tooth pitch would be a good idea.

L. S. Starrett Catalog

Hi

thanks for info, in fact I used a comparable tool, but it was not deep enough the cut the entire tickness ot the pvc tube .
I have trill the tube on it's side and the enven if the tube tickness is only 1cm
the tool botton touches the top part of the tube before the drilling is finished.
mabye could I find a longer tool to avoid this problem but I am not sure.

unfortunately my lathe is too small to mount the tube on a plate in orger to drill it and then making the hole bigger .

well not easy.

regards

jean mi

**Steve** · 23rd May 2008, 08:01

I'm sorry. I didn't spot the diameter of your pipe. I would use a Brace and bit then. Like this:

Toolsnstuff: Draper 13840 CARPENTERS RATCHET BRACE BRACES - Carpenters Tools -

Toolsnstuff: Sealey AB13 Sealey SLYAB13 Auger Bit 13 x 230mm Drill Bits - Power

**jmurba** · 23rd May 2008, 08:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

I'm sorry. I didn't spot the diameter of your pipe. I would use a Brace and bit then. Like this:

Toolsnstuff: Draper 13840 CARPENTERS RATCHET BRACE BRACES - Carpenters Tools -

Toolsnstuff: Sealey AB13 Sealey SLYAB13 Auger Bit 13 x 230mm Drill Bits - Power

thanks a lot for those ideas I will linger on the online cataloges to fin a solution.

regards
jean mi

zoo_diver · 23rd May 2008, 14:04

why not just throw the pipe in a vice and use a 30mm drill bit?

JCdesign97 · 23rd May 2008, 15:09

Following on another yank's humor, I would suggest asking Mark Chase about this - apparently he drills holes in EVERYTHING!

(sorry Mark - I couldn't resist either!

)

mempilot · 23rd May 2008, 15:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

Following on another yank's humor, I would suggest asking Mark Chase about this - apparently he drills holes in EVERYTHING!

(sorry Mark - I couldn't resist either!

)

John, you never cease to crack me up!

Mark is going to label you an axis of evil with all the other hole conspirators!

Glenn · 23rd May 2008, 16:57

Forstner Bit.

Individual Forstner Bits - High Quality Steel Bits

**jmurba** · 24th May 2008, 17:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Glenn)

Forstner Bit.

Individual Forstner Bits - High Quality Steel Bits

great idea, i did'nt know 30mm ones existed, I've already used this kind of tool to bore a piece of epoxy resin (with no charge in) on the lathe rather to do it with a boring tool.
in epoxy it worked perfect I'll try in pvc if I find a 30 mm one in france, the problem is to translate the tool name in french to look for it on the internet and find a french shop.

thanks a lot for info

jean mi

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jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 861	drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube Hi , I am building my sensor holder, I use a pcv fitting ( diameter 75mm ). I must drill a 30m hole in this pvc tube to insert the pipes on which I mount the breathing hoses . what sort of tool would you use ? regards jean mi __________________ when will I be able to think about something else then spending hours underwater, when will I be normal ? http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_2/home.html http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_3/home.html
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23rd May 2008, 07:38	#2 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,117	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube Quote: (Originally Posted by jmurba) Hi , I am building my sensor holder, I use a pcv fitting ( diameter 75mm ). I must drill a 30m hole in this pvc tube to insert the pipes on which I mount the breathing hoses . what sort of tool would you use ? regards jean mi An Arbored hole saw, like this. A fined tooth pitch would be a good idea. L. S. Starrett Catalog __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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23rd May 2008, 07:51	#3 (permalink)
jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 861	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) An Arbored hole saw, like this. A fined tooth pitch would be a good idea. L. S. Starrett Catalog Hi thanks for info, in fact I used a comparable tool, but it was not deep enough the cut the entire tickness ot the pvc tube . I have trill the tube on it's side and the enven if the tube tickness is only 1cm the tool botton touches the top part of the tube before the drilling is finished. mabye could I find a longer tool to avoid this problem but I am not sure. unfortunately my lathe is too small to mount the tube on a plate in orger to drill it and then making the hole bigger . well not easy. regards jean mi __________________ when will I be able to think about something else then spending hours underwater, when will I be normal ? http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_2/home.html http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_3/home.html
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Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,117	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube I'm sorry. I didn't spot the diameter of your pipe. I would use a Brace and bit then. Like this: Toolsnstuff: Draper 13840 CARPENTERS RATCHET BRACE BRACES - Carpenters Tools - Toolsnstuff: Sealey AB13 Sealey SLYAB13 Auger Bit 13 x 230mm Drill Bits - Power __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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23rd May 2008, 08:29	#5 (permalink)
jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 861	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) I'm sorry. I didn't spot the diameter of your pipe. I would use a Brace and bit then. Like this: Toolsnstuff: Draper 13840 CARPENTERS RATCHET BRACE BRACES - Carpenters Tools - Toolsnstuff: Sealey AB13 Sealey SLYAB13 Auger Bit 13 x 230mm Drill Bits - Power thanks a lot for those ideas I will linger on the online cataloges to fin a solution. regards jean mi __________________ when will I be able to think about something else then spending hours underwater, when will I be normal ? http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_2/home.html http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_3/home.html
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zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 259	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube why not just throw the pipe in a vice and use a 30mm drill bit?
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23rd May 2008, 15:09	#7 (permalink)
JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 385	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube Following on another yank's humor, I would suggest asking Mark Chase about this - apparently he drills holes in EVERYTHING! (sorry Mark - I couldn't resist either! ) __________________ Cheers, John Cogan
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mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,470	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97) Following on another yank's humor, I would suggest asking Mark Chase about this - apparently he drills holes in EVERYTHING! (sorry Mark - I couldn't resist either! ) John, you never cease to crack me up! Mark is going to label you an axis of evil with all the other hole conspirators! __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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Glenn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 1	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube Forstner Bit. Individual Forstner Bits - High Quality Steel Bits
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jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 861	Re: drilling a 30mm hole in a pvc tube Quote: (Originally Posted by Glenn) Forstner Bit. Individual Forstner Bits - High Quality Steel Bits great idea, i did'nt know 30mm ones existed, I've already used this kind of tool to bore a piece of epoxy resin (with no charge in) on the lathe rather to do it with a boring tool. in epoxy it worked perfect I'll try in pvc if I find a 30 mm one in france, the problem is to translate the tool name in french to look for it on the internet and find a french shop. thanks a lot for info jean mi __________________ when will I be able to think about something else then spending hours underwater, when will I be normal ? http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_2/home.html http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_3/home.html
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