31/64 Drill Bit

[Wamsutta]

Will that fit in a 3/8 drill chuck? I need to use that size to drill a hole in a gas can to install a vent kit. My Bosch drill has a 3/8 capacity chuck and I only have that one drill.

 

[cvairwerks]

Reduced shank it will, straight shank, not a chance.

3/8" = .375"

31/64" = .484"

 

[The Cobbler]

^^^^ this

 

[hammerhead611]

No
3/8" is .375"
31/64" is .484"

The 3/8 drill chuck will only hold 3/8" and smaller bits. The 31/64" bit is bigger than 3/8"

 

[whateg01]

No
3/8" is .375"
31/64" is .484"

The 3/8 drill chuck will only hold 3/8" and smaller bits. The 31/64" bit is bigger than 3/8"

 

[Wamsutta]

I'll get one with a reduced diameter shank. Thanks guys.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I'll get one with a reduced diameter shank. Thanks guys.

Reduced shank drills are often referred to as Silver and Demming: the 2 dude's names who patented them.

 

[johninct]

Somewhere I read to use a step drill bit. I did that and it was easy!!!!

 

[FlaGman]

Use a step drill bit

 

[Strouty]

I don't ever remembering a 31/64" step drill bit?

 

[rlitman]

Reduced shank it will, straight shank, not a chance.

3/8" = .375"

31/64" = .484"

Well, a 3/8" capacity chuck will grab a little over 3/8", but not much. Of course, if you have a bit set with a 3/8" reduced diameter shank on the bits over 3/8", then that would work.

There is a SLIM possibility that if you happen have a bit set of the type with three flats ground on, that it might actually fit too, but I think it's just too large.

Reduced shank drills are often referred to as Silver and Demming: the 2 dude's names who patented them.

That usually refers to bits over 1/2" with a 1/2" reduced diameter shank. I can't say I've seen it used for 3/8" shanks.

 

[dontlifttoshift]

McMaster has both 1/4 and 3/8 shanks in that size.

These from harbor freight can be any size you want if you hold your mouth right.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

SNIP...

That usually refers to bits over 1/2" with a 1/2" reduced diameter shank. I can't say I've seen it used for 3/8" shanks.

You are correct. I wasn't thinking. Now I'm embarrassed of my comment.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

If it's a plastic fuel can just make a small pilot hole and turn the bit through by hand.

 

[Millwrong]

Time for a 1/2" drill.

 

[AA/FC]

I have installed many of those yellow vents into plastic gas cans. I have ALWAYS used a 1/2 drill bit and they fit nice and snug. Never had one fall out yet...

 

[sberry]

I often use a 16/32 for those.

 

[rlitman]

I often use a 16/32 for those.

I broke the last one of those I had. Now, I'm stuck to using my 4/8".

 

[Strouty]

You get a much cleaner and more accurate hole when you use 32/64” bit

 

[sberry]

Yes, the 64ths are more accurate.

 

[CJM8515]

Plastic tends to stretch a bit, Id go with a step bit and check fit before you go to large.

 

[tarbellb]

Try a fancy european 12.7mm...

 

[Lettusbee]

I did just fine with 1/2" spade bit.



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[larry_g]

A tapered hand reamer may be the tool you want.


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[Super Mech]

I often use a 16/32 for those.

Lol!

 

[Rabid Badger]

Will that fit in a 3/8 drill chuck? I need to use that size to drill a hole in a gas can to install a vent kit. My Bosch drill has a 3/8 capacity chuck and I only have that one drill.

Sell one of your Snap-On ratchets and buy a real drill.

 

[WittHay]

Buy a real fuel container with a vent already on it.

 

[bczygan]

I use a 2/4 and **** my stomach in and run the bit in and out real fast.

Bill

 

[The Cobbler]

over the last several years I have picked up several old style (vented) gas cans in various sizes. life time supply and more

 

[Wamsutta]

Buy a real fuel container with a vent already on it.

Like this one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-NEW-C...m43663.l44720&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true

 

[The Cobbler]

WHAT? sold for $99.99 plus $9.99 shipping!!!

 

[WittHay]

Basically a NOS Craftsman plastic 2 1/2 gallon vented gas can sold for $100 on ebay. Yikes

Wonder how much a person could make selling contraband Canadian fuel containers in the US? New ones like this with the vents are sold for under $20

 

[Wamsutta]

WHAT? sold for $99.99 plus $9.99 shipping!!!

If I had a time machine, those Chilton gas cans would be at the top of my list of things to bring back.

 

[AA/FC]

Basically a NOS Craftsman plastic 2 1/2 gallon vented gas can sold for $100 on ebay. Yikes

Wonder how much a person could make selling contraband Canadian fuel containers in the US? New ones like this with the vents are sold for under $20

Not much. We can buy a kit that comes with a vent and normal pour spout to retrofit newer cans for about 10 bucks.

 

[Wamsutta]

Basically a NOS Craftsman plastic 2 1/2 gallon vented gas can sold for $100 on ebay. Yikes

They were made by a company called Chilton. I have one but it's only a one gallon. If I had it to do over, I would have never left it in the sun for any length of time.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Like this one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-NEW-C...m43663.l44720&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true

They are definitely lowballing that price. Hopefully they left some water in there when they cleaned and tested it

 

[kctyphoon]

It's basically a 1/2" bit.