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Binding Drill Bits

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kthnxbai.
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hey guys just trying to figure out what drill bit size I need for mounting FKS/Pivot Bindings.  Also where I can get them.  Thanks

Oct 7 2009 11:30PM
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BWalmer
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before I post the following video, I must say, please be advised against mounting your own skis, that being said, here is a video on "How to Mount Bindings Freehand", I believe he'll answer all your questions in there.

Oct 7 2009 11:46PM
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kthnxbai.
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Thanks for the video link, but I have a jig.  I was just looking for bits.  I just PM'd no_steeze and he cleared it up for me.
Oct 7 2009 11:50PM
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BWalmer
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oh, alright, as long as you know somewhat about what you're doing. I've seen a bunch of posts about mounting bindings by people who don't know what they're doing. Glad you go it cleared up.
Oct 8 2009 12:04AM
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japanada
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Binding drill bits are made to allow you to only drill so far into the ski. I would just look at the binding screws and choose one that is a smaller diameter and only screw a little way into the ski. Place some tape on the bit to make sure that you drill a precise amount into the ski.
Oct 8 2009 12:25AM
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kthnxbai.
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Yea, I was just looking for the exact millimeter sizes for the bits though.  I got it though thanks.
Oct 8 2009 12:33AM
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japanada
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are you mounting pivots or FKS? Ill check tomorrow ar work for you.
Oct 8 2009 1:21AM
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kthnxbai.
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FKS but i found it marked on my skis.  Its been a while since i've done any mounting i forgot they usually list it on the ski.  Thanks for the offer tho. 
 
and just in case anyone searches for this info in the future this is the link no_steeze sent to me.

http://tognar.com/

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Oct 8 2009 1:27AM
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headlight
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try http://www.tognar.com/binding_tools_boot_canting_glue_ski_snowboard.html#drillbits     USA

http://www.svst.com/svst1.aspx?Category=ac49cf64-e109-4271-884d-79fe7d92c678 nicer pictures  they don't sell to public

https://www.maplus.com/US-Shop-Supplies.html      more bits usa

http://www.canadianabc.com/Catalogues/cat/ABC_Cat08b.pdf   try pg 22 canada http://www.canadianabc.com/contact.html 

Oct 8 2009 1:29AM
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Jesus-FlwrSubaru
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No Metal = 3.6 x 8 (Thin Core) or 9 (Thick core)
Metal = 4.1 x 8 or 9


The skis will usually say something on the topsheet, but you can tell by looking at how thick the ski is at the mounting point
Oct 8 2009 12:14PM
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