Drill bit size for rough country hidden winch mount

[Alex_M]

7/16” diameter hardware may not be common, but it should be sufficient in size. It looks like has a sufficient strength for what you’re doing. If you need to bump up the hole size to 1/2”, you will be fine as well.
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What's that app? I want that.

 

[Alex_M]

It wouldn't hurt to have some cutting oil present. It will save your drill bits.

Agreed. A little used motor oil or WD-40 goes a long way. Keep high pressure and medium speed, not full speed.

I'd just go grab a box set of DeWalt bits at Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. Those are all I use. I've used a whole lot of different drill bits and the Dewalts are good for the money, and fairly often on sale.

I also just resharpen mine when it gets time instead of buying new. I haven't bought drill bits in - man, probably 2 years. Easiest way is on a bench grinder but you can do it with an angle grinder in a pinch.

 

[wjburken]

What's that app? I want that.

It’s called iEngineer.

Very handy tool. You do need to pay a small fee to get metric hardware, but I think it’s like $1.99 or something. I’ve had it for years.

Here is the link to the Apple App Store. Not sure if there is an android version or not.

iEngineer

iEngineer is the most comprehensive database of screw/bolt information that you can find anywhere. US screws: -93 different screws from #0 to 4” -Dimensions for 9 standard head styles -74 material grades including SAE, ASTM, and other materials Metric Screws (available as in-app purchase)...

apps.apple.com

 

[Alex_M]

It’s called iEngineer.

Very handy tool. You do need to pay a small fee to get metric hardware, but I think it’s like $1.99 or something. I’ve had it for years.

Here is the link to the Apple App Store. Not sure if there is an android version or not.

iEngineer

iEngineer is the most comprehensive database of screw/bolt information that you can find anywhere. US screws: -93 different screws from #0 to 4” -Dimensions for 9 standard head styles -74 material grades including SAE, ASTM, and other materials Metric Screws (available as in-app purchase)...

apps.apple.com

Killer! Looks like it's not on Android, but I'll get it on my work phone. Thanks!

 

[LordWayback]

Agreed. A little used motor oil or WD-40 goes a long way. Keep high pressure and medium speed, not full speed.

I'd just go grab a box set of DeWalt bits at Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. Those are all I use. I've used a whole lot of different drill bits and the Dewalts are good for the money, and fairly often on sale.

I also just resharpen mine when it gets time instead of buying new. I haven't bought drill bits in - man, probably 2 years. Easiest way is on a bench grinder but you can do it with an angle grinder in a pinch.

I straight up just went full send and it worked

 

[LordWayback]

I just need to tighten the bolts and put the wires on

 

[LordWayback]

Definitely something wrong with the wiring my battery terminal got smoldering hot under 0 load