Cutting holes into a Keggle

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daryl
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Cutting holes into a Keggle

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Which technique would you prefer or is best to cut a 1/2" hole in a keggle:

1) Use a step bit
2) Use a Greenlee hole punch

Or other? Or does it matter?
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Re: Cutting holes into a Keggle

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I've got a punch that will punch 7/16. It is fantastic. 1/2 is just enough to big enough to make it too easy to leak.

Let me know if interested, and I can bring to the meeting.

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Re: Cutting holes into a Keggle

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Ive had really good luck with step bits
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Re: Cutting holes into a Keggle

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Hole punch all the way..
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Re: Cutting holes into a Keggle

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mjensen52402 wrote:I've got a punch that will punch 7/16. It is fantastic. 1/2 is just enough to big enough to make it too easy to leak.

Let me know if interested, and I can bring to the meeting.

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Yeah, I would like to borrow it to make some modifications.
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Re: Cutting holes into a Keggle

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I use step bit because I have them. Hole punch makes a superior clean cut. Go hole punch if you can.
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Re: Cutting holes into a Keggle

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Step bit. It was easier than you think. Concord kettles are thicker and far more work.
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