What size hole for shanks?

[shorebrew77]

I'm currently building a upright keezer and want to drill the holes in the door for taps that I will eventually buy. My plan is to use picinic taps through the holes and insulate with foam until I save enough money to buy Perlick taps and SS shanks. I've read of people using both 7/8" and 1" hole saw bits to make the holes. Can someone tell me which be correct for the shanks.

 

[Hello]

7/8" for me and it was a real nice fit. Not snug like I had to force the shank through, just no real signs of gaps.

 

[porterpounder]

7/8"

 

[Grannyknot]

Drill 7/8" holes when you have shanks & taps.
If you are using picnic taps, just have them laying on top of the kegs, don't try to get fancy passing them through a hole.

 

[Shooter]

Yes, I would like to concur by noting that I also drilled 7/8" for the shanks!

 

[shorebrew77]

Okay. 7/8" it is. Thanks for the quick responses.

 

[k1ngl1ves]

Hey! Did anyone say "7/8" yet?!!!

If not...

7/8".

 

[1BigBear]

So is/was the standard 1'' inch hole NOT the norm anymore?
I was reading 1 inch IS the size..!
is that 1/8" extra size too large an opening.?

I'm using 4" Perlick 525's...if that even matters

 

[k1ngl1ves]

Seriously...?

7/8"

 

[1BigBear]

Seriously...?

7/8"

yes- Seriously

how can 1/8" larger hurt ?

 

[day_trippr]

There's a nice snug fit, and then there's everything else.

A perfect 7/8" hole would result in a press-fit for most shanks, especially over-chromed shanks. 1" will provide a scant 1/16" of wiggle in each direction from center, probably tolerable by most, but I'd cut the 7/8" and if needed rasp it out just a scoche...

Cheers!

 

[ArcaneXor]

I drilled 15/16" holes. I guess I like to be different.

 

[HumulusHead]

Tighter the better for my skanks

But yes 7/8 hole saw is what thy shall use


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