Installing faucet shank question

[farmskis]

I am planning to install a shank through the door in my kegerator this weekend. They recommend using a 7/8 inch hole saw. Do you guys think it would be good with a 1 inch hole saw? Or will it leave too big of a hole and not secure tightly? I have a 1 inch and wondering if I need to purchase the 7/8 for the 1/8 difference....

 

[Dahoov]

I've used both. The 1 inch will work fine but the fit is kind of sloppy.

 

[Hello]

I'd use 7/8" because that 1/8" can really make a difference. I used a cheap spade bit and was okay but then again, that was on wood. I would suppose the hole saw is more important. Perhaps you can ask around and borrow one.

 

[Burrito]

I used the 7/8. Its a perfectly snug fit.

 

[k1ngl1ves]

Relax. Get the right size. Don't get over anxious and ruin your DIY. Every time that faucet slides around, you'll get pissed off that you didn't have enough patience...

 

[farmskis]

I'm definitely going to get the 7/8! I know a sloppy fit would just make me wish I would have got the 7/8.

 

[SpeedYellow]

Harbor freight sells a cheap set of hole bits. Like others said, use the right size. Heck, use smaller than 7/8" if you can swing it. Extra gap doesn't give you anything.

 

[WayFrae]

The Home Depot by me sells individual hole saws. Its a lot cheaper than a $50 set.

 

[SpeedYellow]

The Home Depot by me sells individual hole saws. Its a lot cheaper than a $50 set.

The Harbor Freight set of 13 is $9.29 http://www.harborfreight.com/13-piece-spade-set-93723.html

Or you can buy an individual spade bit at Home Depot for like $5.