Re: More workshop questions.

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From: "Nick Dvoracek" <dvoracek@uwosh.edu>
To: <pinhole-discussion@spitbite.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 10:57 AM
Subject: [pinhole-discussion] More workshop questions.

> I have a couple questions. How do you drill a .3mm pinhole? I've
> always used .5mm pinholes drilled with a number 10 needle and that
> seems like a little big for such a small negative.

Remember that you don't need to insert all the tapered portion of the
needle, you can just insert the very tip of it. Use of a drill press helps
a lot, a dremel on a drill press is ideal for this. Also, you can sharpen
the tip of the needle.

> Also, how do you cut a hole in the canister to install the pinhole.
> That plastic can be pretty tough and using a knife sounds dangerous.
> Would an electric drill with a quarter inch bit work?

Yes, try using the type of bit with spurs on the outer edge, they should cut
a cleaner hole.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=1&page=42247&category=1,180,42240

Guillermo

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