There's not a hole in the bucket

[jmcnamara]

ive got a general idea, but what's the best way to go about drilling a hole into a bucket for a spigot? using a spade bit?

it's a 2 gallon bucket, and pretty sure the walls are a bit thinner than a 5 gallon one

 

[bilhelm96]

If you want a true circular hole a hole saw or step bit would be the best choices.

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

yes I only use only a slow rpm 1/2" drill and a step bit other wise you'll get the bit caught and twist the whole out of round, also burn the bit up. I burned up at least 3 step bits before buying the right drill

 

[Jship]

+3 for the step bit you might get away with the paddel bit or hole saw but you risk oblonging the hole or it grabbing and cracking the plastic

 

[jmcnamara]

thanks everybody.

this is a little outside the scope of my "toolbox" (literally a cardboard box of miscellaneous hand tools), so i'll probably have to see what i can borrow to get the job done