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Apr 20, 2013 | 04:26 AM

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advice please

advice required please
I have to tap out a hole with metric tap M10 X 1.5, what hole do i need to drill in the first place please?

Apr 20, 2013 | 05:03 AM

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9.1 mm is the answer, but 9mm will be fine on thinner metals upto 2mm

this site below is great

Recommended Pilot Hole Sizes in Inch and Metric

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Apr 20, 2013 | 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brake buster

9.1 mm is the answer, but 9mm will be fine on thinner metals upto 2mm

this site below is great

Recommended Pilot Hole Sizes in Inch and Metric

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thank you, i will get ordering.

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