subliminalurge
Well-Known Member
Once you cut your pieces it will be time to drill the holes for the shanks. My shanks called for a 1" hole and I believe that is standard. I used a spade bit for this. Remember to drill a 1/8" pilot hole and make sure to start the hole on the face that will be the outside.
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I'm definitely on the newbie side of homebrewing, but I have done my fair share of woodworking in the past. Drilling a pilot hole for a spade bit is going to cause you nothing but headaches... Just stick the point on your center dot and go for it. Spade bits do not need a pilot hole, if anything they just throw you off....