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Dumb question about drill bits for mounting

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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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So,
I’ve mounted a ski here and there. I am aware of most considerations to be made: forward pressure, stand height, bsl, jig template, 1 cm from previous mounts, etc. etc.

But here is my dumb question (and I think I already know the answer): so I ordered a 3.5x9mm drill bit. I’ve got some Lib techs that say “3.5x9.5mm” on the topsheet for the drill.

Will I be fine using the 3.5x9? My gut says yes but I thought it was a good idea to go ahead and ask.
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_brrett
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My homie used 3.5x9 and his dick exploded
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Uh oh
BLandzMy homie used 3.5x9 and his dick exploded
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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First of all,

want to thank everyone for their help. Particularly @_brrett for warning me about my Dick exploding. Good looks.

I wrote lib tech. They said I’m good to go.
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_brrett
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BradFiAusNzCoCaFirst of all,

want to thank everyone for their help. Particularly @_brrett for warning me about my Dick exploding. Good looks.

I wrote lib tech. They said I’m good to go.

Gotchu fam 💯
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MPoub
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1/2 mm wont make or break a ski, you're good
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animator
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Yeah manufacturers have recommendations for a reason but if you’re within the range it’s usually ok
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lil.Boye
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you will be good dawg, what lib techs you got?
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anders_a
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drillbit length is more screw and binding dependant, than ski when you get past the metal vs non metal in them

just make sure the srew isnttoo long when tightening, if your really worried, you can look under the ski, if you hit the bottom, you will see the bump on base.

10 bux it will be ok.
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Wreckreate 102s. Nabbed them off a guy on here for $100 right as the pandemic started. Just haven’t been in USA in years to use them.

I’m planning to super-impose the attack mount template to Perspex adjusted to my bsl. Got the idea courtesy of @FaunaSkis in another thread.
lil.Boyeyou will be good dawg, what lib techs you got?
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