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05-19-2022, 10:02 AM #15000 RPM
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Making holes in Carpeted Bunks
What is the best way to make a hole through carpet for a 1/4" x 20 bolt to pass to avoid a snag and wrecking it? I drilled the 3/4" PT plywood that I plan to cover with carpet already using a bit 1 size larger in diameter than the 1/4". All that I can think of is to use a pointed punch and make a starter hole in the carpet over the hole in the wood and just drive/ press the bolt through after the carpet is stapled down.
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05-19-2022, 10:16 AM #2
Best to install carriage bolts before carpet. If you have to make a hole a sharp blade, punch, or something heated hot enough to burn through.
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05-19-2022, 03:56 PM #35000 RPM
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I like the carriage bolt as its a clean installation but not sure how it would work on 3/4" PT plywood, if I would have enough material after a slight countersink of the head. I am replacing a 7.5' x 1' trailer side platform. I took a small piece of K&S tubing and heated it with a lighter and it melted a perfect hole... still on the fence as to which way to go.
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05-20-2022, 08:52 AM #4
I imagine you could do a clean installation with button head or counter sunk bolts also.
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05-20-2022, 11:10 AM #55000 RPM
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I think your on the right track- 3/4 ply - small hole poked - chalk marked - bump bolt in and snug / tighten til flush - meaning bite it a bit - not real proud but sunk . It's a carriage bolt - galvanized hardware . You hopefully didn't drill too large for the head to bite
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