Re: Keggle build

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Re: Keggle build

Post by Dirt Chicken » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:42 pm

Hey gang,

My keggle is almost together, thing is I didn't buy a step-drill bit for the job, and wondering if anyone here has bought one for the job drilling through the stainless steel keg.
I believe the hole has to be 7/8" diameter, and if anyone can lend me one that would be more than helpfull.

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Re: Re: Keggle build

Post by Dirt Chicken » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:09 pm

just checked in at CTC and they had the wrong drill bit set sizes ( on sale) and the other brand was 50bucks for the right size, 5minute job geeeesh!!!
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Re: Re: Keggle build

Post by Jimmy » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:15 pm

Check with princess auto, they normally have cheap tools.
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Re: Re: Keggle build

Post by mr x » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:17 pm

IIRC, a 3/4" hole saw with a touch of filing works great too..
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Re: Re: Keggle build

Post by Dirt Chicken » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:19 pm

ok maybe I'll do that, I'd go to Princess Auto if I had a car, but I think the CTC 3piece step-bit set has 3/4" included!!
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Re: Re: Keggle build

Post by know1 » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:01 pm

FYI the el-cheapo PA set is too small and the big ones are not cheap. I marked my hole, drilled a bunch of small holes around the inside of the perimeter erring on the safe side and ground it down with the dremel and a pencil file. With some patience I got it just right so that the fitting actually threads into the hole and is secured with gaskets and lock nut.
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Re: Re: Keggle build

Post by RubberToe » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:14 pm

If you are still stuck by next weekend (28th) I can probably help you out.
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Re: Re: Keggle build

Post by jeffsmith » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:45 pm

Shame you're not closer to Amherst, I've got a step bit in my tool box that would take care of that for you in no time.
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