I neglected to mention that I was using a brad point bit. While drilling the test panel, I withdrew the bit at an angle and lifted the glass slightly. I know I can drill a clean hole if I'm really careful. I'm just looking for a little insurance in case I lapse. Thanks,

Ross

> Hi Ross, Check out the Kayak shop and go to the rudder or bowloop section.
> The drill is illustrated there. Normal drills cut unclean edges as you
> have found out. Brad point drills are used for making finished looking
> holes for dowels. I use stainless hardware so i drill minimum 16 x
> 3/16" holes in the deck. Vaclav

> This past week I came up with an idea for a non-recessed deck fitting (My