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tjj300

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Beveling holes for slugs?
« on: May 30, 2006, 01:30:50 AM »
Does anyone bevel the drilled hole before pressing in a slug?


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Re: Beveling holes for slugs?
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2006, 09:39:00 AM »
I hit the very top rim of the hole just to knock off the sharpness. I have not had any chipping or cracking issues around the top of the slug since I started doing this.
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Re: Beveling holes for slugs?
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2006, 09:46:22 AM »
I only sand finger holes with a hand sand 100 grit!

I notice everybody complaining of cracks and the like from around finger holes.
I've never had them when I sand edge of finger holes.

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Re: Beveling holes for slugs?
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2006, 10:30:00 AM »
i never bevel thumb for a slug

i do sand the inner hole a little to make slug go in better(if not you may crack ball), but i never sand within a 1/4 of top.

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i do bevel finger holes slightly

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Re: Beveling holes for slugs?
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2006, 10:50:02 AM »
I usually buzz the hole out quickly prior to installing the slug, but don't bevel the edge.  I could imagine a small "gap" between the edge of the slug and the ball if bevel was used.  Although I doubt this would cause any real problems, I don't think it looks as good...

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Re: Beveling holes for slugs?
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2006, 02:53:55 PM »
I usually hit insert holes with the bevel sander for a second or two just to take off the sharp edge. and for thumbs slugs i do the same. But i always check the inside of the hole where the fillers are to make sure there isn't any hills or valleys. if there is anything sticking out i use a mandrel and just smooth it out so the slug can't get caught on any edges.
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Re: Beveling holes for slugs?
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2006, 03:04:16 PM »
Thanks, Guys.
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Re: Beveling holes for slugs?
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2006, 03:09:49 PM »
If it is a Brunswick ball, no.

If it is anything else, yes.

Viz A Balls and Poly I try to talk them out of using a slug all together. They will crack regardless of what you do!
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