Jay Basen
04-09-2008, 11:05 PM
I'm using bullet catches for the door on a tall case clock that I'm building. I think they offer a very clean appearance but this is the first time I'm using them and I'm looking for suggestions on the best way to drill the 2 holes required to the proper depth.
My philosphy is to do things as accurately as possible and if you have to err, do things a little big so you can hand work the wood for a precise fit. With a bullet catch I just don't see how this is possible. I would like to drill the hole, and insert the catch, see how the fit is. If necessary, then remove the catch and drill a little deeper. However, once the catch is inserted into the hole, I don't see how I can get it out if I want to drill a little deeper.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance for the help
Jay
My philosphy is to do things as accurately as possible and if you have to err, do things a little big so you can hand work the wood for a precise fit. With a bullet catch I just don't see how this is possible. I would like to drill the hole, and insert the catch, see how the fit is. If necessary, then remove the catch and drill a little deeper. However, once the catch is inserted into the hole, I don't see how I can get it out if I want to drill a little deeper.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance for the help
Jay