Dimple for # 8 Screw

itisgood · Post by **itisgood** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:47 pm

Guys, What did you use to dimple for the # 8 screw? Did you buy a dimple die at the tune of $36.00; or find another cheaper way?
I really do not want to make such a purchase for only a few holes.
Thanks
Dave

smiller · Post by **smiller** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:44 pm

I hear ya. I used a screw itself, but the dimple was not nearly as clean and "crisp" as one made with a dimple die, so I ended up breaking down and buying one. No regrets.

[Edit] To elaborate, I countersunk a hole into a piece of wood (hardwood might have been better), and used a screw and a mallet to make the dimple. Like I said, it worked, but, well, it looked like it was created with a screw, a countersunk piece of wood, and a mallet. :-\

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:38 pm

buy it. you'll use it plenty

Avery has them on sale right now.

Post by **Spike** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:28 am

What he said. Buy it and in three weeks you'll forget it. The right tool can be the difference between a good night in the shop and a miserable two days fixing something because your didn't get the right tool.

Spike

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Post by **bullojm1** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:18 am

Like everyone else said, buy it. There are soooooo many #8 screws on this thing!

Check Ebay or put a shout out on the VAF classifieds for a WTB.

BSwayze · Post by **BSwayze** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:12 pm

I'll chime in here, too. Keep in mind the big picture. You're building an airplane worth $100 Grand or so. It makes any tool an insignificant little item in the grand scheme of things.

itisgood · Post by **itisgood** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:37 pm

Good thoughts fellow builders!
I believe you all have convinced me, I will put my order in Monday.
Thanks much.
Dave

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:47 pm

BUY THEM!!! You will need both #6 &#8 dimple dies and some people may buy them for #4 and #10 screws as well. You will find yourself using them even after you have your airplane flying. Not real frequently but I have used them about a dozen times since first flight. I keep them in the car I drive to the airport along with half my other tools used on the airplane.