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Would anyone be able to tell me what size drill bits or close enough to for stomp switches and pots. I found one thats a good size for imput jacks just need the others.

Based on a pedal i built:

Jacks = 3/8"
Stop Switches = 1/2"
Mini Switches = 1/4"
Pots = 9/32" (though, I have a feeling the standard is 5/16")

I used an Erwin Unibit for all the holes. Mine goes from 1/8" to 1/2" in 1/32" increments.

I need to figure out the power supply jack. I think I'm gonna my my MXR Script Phase 90 to accept a power supply because I'm sick of using the battery snap.

Awesome thanks for the info. I was looking at those unibits but didnt have 50 bucks

Humandrivein wrote:Awesome thanks for the info. I was looking at those unibits but didnt have 50 bucks

I bought mine for the same price as one decent drill bit at the Home Depot. It was like 15 bucks or something.

I got it 'cause I didn't have money for all the drill bits I needed. They're great for small-scale stuff.

damn i still couldnt find a cheap unibit made a trip to the depot today so i just picked up a 30 peice set with every size you suggested and everything other one i could ever need for 30 bucks. at least it has a sweet case haha.

Seriously? Man. I remember when I went, I saw them and thought "WEREN'T THOSE LIKE 50 BUCKS?!" Maybe I got lucky and they... had them all labeled with the wrong price... and the computer was wrong too.

My dad told me they were super expensive and didn't last any longer than a normal drill bit... so it was pointless to buy them in the long run. He was pretty surprised when I told him how much it was.

The Home Depot's website has a 3-bit set for 50 bucks, too...

In any case, individual bits are prolly better anyhow, so I bet you came out ahead.

toggle switch?

5/16 for pots
1/4 for toggles (sub-minis... most are the same mounting size, though)
3/8 for audio jacks
1/2 for stomp switches
1/2 for DC jack

LED's are where it's tough if you're not using a bezel. They fit 1/4 inch holes.

for a 5 mm, I think 3/16 works. Don't quote that one, though.

The ones up top are kosher!

McSpunckle wrote:Based on a pedal i built:

Jacks = 3/8"
Stop Switches = 1/2"
Mini Switches = 1/4"
Pots = 9/32" (though, I have a feeling the standard is 5/16")

I used an Erwin Unibit for all the holes. Mine goes from 1/8" to 1/2" in 1/32" increments.

AC jacks are 1/2" too. I use 5/16 for pots and led bezels. My unibits always go to shit after like ten pedals, so I go for the cheapass ($7?) harbor freight ones rather than wasting $40 a pop.