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3.6x9? They're not metal so that would be the standard unless you got something weird or Armada. @iggyskier to confirm. I swear this was in the faq on on3p but I can't find the faq anymore
HypeBeast3.6x9? They're not metal so that would be the standard unless you got something weird or Armada. @iggyskier to confirm. I swear this was in the faq on on3p but I can't find the faq anymore
3.6 x 9 is standard. Armada bit also works (actually what we use on most demos).
And we updated our web theme recently and it nuked our FAQ page - so gotta get it setup again.
AnotherandrewI can only find 3.5 mm bits and 9/64 locally, how bad is it to use one of those?
I was thinking of getting a 9/64 because its 3.54 mm.
I've used 9/64 just fine and 5/32 just fine on titanal skis. It's not the most kosher way but I pre-thread a sacrificial screw into each hole after drilling to 'tap' the threads and have never had a problem.
Less than or around 0.1mm is kind of incredible tolerance to expect from hand drilling into wood, that's how I look into it. Most important part is making a reliable drill stop imo. I'm sure the specialty tools are nice though.
Op why are you making this more difficult than it needs to be? Buy a proper bit. This one will even stop at the right depth so no need to worry about that either.
HypeBeastOp why are you making this more difficult than it needs to be? Buy a proper bit. This one will even stop at the right depth so no need to worry about that either.
BiffbarfI've used 9/64 just fine and 5/32 just fine on titanal skis. It's not the most kosher way but I pre-thread a sacrificial screw into each hole after drilling to 'tap' the threads and have never had a problem.
Less than or around 0.1mm is kind of incredible tolerance to expect from hand drilling into wood, that's how I look into it. Most important part is making a reliable drill stop imo. I'm sure the specialty tools are nice though.
I took my Jeff 110s and attacks to a shop to get the mounted and 2 weeks later they tell me that I need to take them somewhere else since they don't have the jig. I'm going skiing in a few days and no other shops can do them that fast, so that's why I need to mount them myself.
For anyone wondering why I can not get a 3.6 mm bit, no places locally have it and I can't get one shipped because of the time constraint.
9/64 bits are 3.571875 mm.
So 3.6 - 3.571875 = 0.028125 mm difference.
A regular printer piece of paper is 0.1 mm thick. Will the 1/4th of the thickness of paper make a huge difference?
AnotherandrewI took my Jeff 110s and attacks to a shop to get the mounted and 2 weeks later they tell me that I need to take them somewhere else since they don't have the jig. I'm going skiing in a few days and no other shops can do them that fast, so that's why I need to mount them myself.
For anyone wondering why I can not get a 3.6 mm bit, no places locally have it and I can't get one shipped because of the time constraint.
9/64 bits are 3.571875 mm.
So 3.6 - 3.571875 = 0.028125 mm difference.
A regular printer piece of paper is 0.1 mm thick. Will the 1/4th of the thickness of paper make a huge difference?
Nope. You'll be fine. Just make or buy a drill stop so you don't drill all the way thru the ski. 0.02mm is negligible. No need to special order a 15 dollar drillbit. Measure multiple times drill once and you'll never go back to paying for a mount.
I got a proper bit and mounted them. There is just one screw that looks like it is slightly lifted on one of the heels. I only had a Philips so I couldn’t tighten it more without stripping it. Is that alright? The plastic seems to be pushing up against it
**This post was edited on Dec 12th 2021 at 12:08:56am
I don’t know why oh someone downvoted you for this lol
HypeBeastOp why are you making this more difficult than it needs to be? Buy a proper bit. This one will even stop at the right depth so no need to worry about that either.
I hand mounted and had attacks mounted at a shop so I have both references. This looks fine
AnotherandrewI got a proper bit and mounted them. There is just one screw that looks like it is slightly lifted on one of the heels. I only had a Philips so I couldn’t tighten it more without stripping it. Is that alright? The plastic seems to be pushing up against it
**This post was edited on Dec 12th 2021 at 12:08:56am
BradFiAusNzCoCaI don’t know why oh someone downvoted you for this lol
I hand mounted and had attacks mounted at a shop so I have both references. This looks fine
Thanks, when I went to pick up my skis from the shop who couldn't mount them for 2 weeks I asked if a 9/64 bit would work, and then guy just gave me a wintersteiger 3.6 x 9 mm bit, so it worked out.
