Help deciding what drill bit to use
16 hours ago, Proprietary said:I am doing a sleeper PC build with a case in need of tons of modding. What drill bit should I use if I know the screw going through it will be a UNC 6-32?
Ideally, for a close fit, you should use a #30 drill bit. For a looser bit, you can use a #29 drill bit. However, since it's unlikely you will have a set of number bits, you can either use a 1/8" drill bit and work it around in the hole some to open it up a bit. Or you can use a 5/64" bit for a bit more clearance (pun unintentional).
1 hour ago, Proprietary said:how can I measure a drill bit's size accurately?
Sometimes, the size of a bit is stamped or etched onto the shank of the bit. That can be hard to read on smaller bits. A much better way is to use a caliper to measure the diameter of the shank. Cheap digital calipers that are accurate enough for this can often be had for as little as around $35 in the U.S. (you didn't specify where you are from in your profile). Just make sure you get one that has metal jaws, not plastic ones.
15 hours ago, Andrew 1337 said:1/8" give or take a 1/32"
Seriously?
18 hours ago, iKingRPG said:usually pc parts use phillips #1 or #2
Holy non sequitur, Batman.
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