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Posted: 3/25/2024 6:17:57 PM EDT
Do I need any special drill bits?
Link Posted: 3/25/2024 6:21:29 PM EDT
[#1]
No.  Just about any bit will drill a Kevlar helmet.
Link Posted: 3/25/2024 6:45:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gamma762] [#2]
How large of a hole are you drilling? Typical metal type twist bits tend to leave you with a really fuzzy, indistinct hole in composite materials IIRC. A flat spade bit might cut cleaner but I've only seen them down to 1/4" size.
Link Posted: 3/25/2024 7:04:03 PM EDT
[#3]
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Originally Posted By Gamma762:
How large of a hole are you drilling? Typical metal type twist bits tend to leave you with a really fuzzy, indistinct hole in composite materials IIRC. A flat spade bit might cut cleaner but I've only seen them down to 1/4" size.
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Installing a norotos universal shroud, so 3 small holes.
Link Posted: 3/25/2024 7:56:03 PM EDT
[#4]
I think I remember from a previous helmet thread that folks had better luck with the bits that had little points on the outside edges, that those did a better job of cutting the fibers. I could be wrong.
Link Posted: 3/26/2024 1:05:29 AM EDT
[#5]
DIY Helmet

Drilling for NV shroud

Info on making a FAST helmet and drilling for a NV mount.  Some people share their experience drilling kevlar.
Link Posted: 3/26/2024 9:08:07 AM EDT
[#6]
A brad point bit works the best

Superglue helps too. Drill past the surface, seal with superglue, after it hardens drill a little more
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 6:00:05 PM EDT
[#7]
For the small holes involved, I use your std high speed drill bits, slightly over-sized, then seal the edges with kevlar fuzz and a good 2-part epoxy.  After that dries you can lightly ream to size.  I don't know how big of a factor it is, but some guys get the vapors about un-sealed Kevlar to atmosphere.  Could there be moisture degradation?  Possibly but I doubt as much as it's talked about.  

I've noticed some slight kevlar fuzzing around the rail and suspension holes on older helmets and I don't think it effects the performance of the helmet.  But that's just me.  Other guys on here will tell you your head will explode if you do this, instead of buying a factory-drilled helmet.
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