Is 1" hole saw ok?
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Actually, I used a slightly smaller hole saw to add my shanks and sort of "forced" them in. You don't want a gap around the shanks.
I used a 7/8" holesaw and it worked perfect.
homebrew816
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I used a 1" bit on mine and everything seems to have turned out well.
Yes, I would exchange it. I checked on here first and the concensus was to use a 7/8" hole saw. I actually bought the cheapest one made for wood from ace hardware, it was half the price of the metal hole saw. So far I have drilled 3 holes in a metal door refrigerator, and 3 holes in stainless pots for ball valves and the bit still drills fine. So unless you have some thick ass metal get the cheapest one. Just make sure to use a little oil.
i used 7/8 also
TheBrewinator
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I used a 1 inch and have had zero issues with mine.
samc
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Although fractions and measuring don't trouble me in the least, I take the bit or hole saw and visually size it with the object I want to install. Just because the factory stamped a size on something doesn't make it so. I could tell you about the 11.875" foot long rulers I bought in Chinatown (SF) years ago and how they cost me a lot of $$ with ruined print jobs, but that might make me cry and give you a big laugh.
puckjer
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i used a one inch saw on mine and they came out fine. its not a tight fit but once you tighten down the nut on the shank it doesnt move.
2puttbird
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I used a 15/16" Speedbor spade bit ... went through the oak like it was butter, and didn't break out badly on the back side.
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