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