The two most common bits you will need to install the HOVR bracket
If you are new to Hovr, you will need to grab a bit pack depending on your installation method.
This pack includes:
17/64" HSS Jobber Drill Bit 135" Split Point Black Oxide
In order to make extra holes in the female bracket, first we need a 17/64" Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit (or you can use even a 7/64 inch bit).
This is the bit you need to pre-drill the hole for then tapping (thread) the hole with the #18 5/16 tap bit.
If you are using set screws, you will need a 17/64 HSS Steel Drill Bit to drill the pilot holes for the set screws.
5/16" - 18 HSS Plug Taper Bit
Once we have drilled the initial hole, we then need a tapping bit. We can use a Bottoming Tap, a Plug Tap or a Taper Tap.
For our use, we prefer a Taper Tap Bit 5/16 Inch #18. These taps narrow a bit at the tip, therefore they can be inserted easier into the hole we drilled earlier.
The 5/16" - 18 HSS Plug Taper Bit will create the threads needed for the hole.
Would have been better if I could have bought the router jig that I was told worked really well instead of having to build one
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Lino Celestini (St. Catharines, CA)
HOVR Brackets and Bit Pack
I havent used them yet. However, I was a bit disappointed when I requred 2 6 foot
HOVR brackets and received 2 -4 foot and 2 =2 foot brackets. This is due to shipping constraints and costs.