Hi guys.

This is probably obvoious to most. However in an effort to help someone avoid a mistake...

I decided to put painters rings in the stern and bow of my kayak. My mistake came about in the type of drill bit I choose to drill through the ends of the kayak. I'm not sure what the style is called, it has a flat squareish drill head, sharp at the end. While drilling, the edge of the head bit into the side of the kayak once one side was through, and twisted pretty hard. It ripped into the side of the kayak.... I've filled it with wood flour thickened epoxy, but it still looks ugly, ugly.

If I had done an end pour, things would have gone smoother, as it would have not resulted in a sudden twist. However part of the reason I did the painters ring now, is that I will not be doing my end pour until next spring, when it is warm enough out side.

The choice of a different style of drill bit would also have prevented much grief. I was just not thinking when I bought the bit, and of course I drilled out both ends cause I was to impatient and stubborn to go buy a new bit. (impatientce is my normal on-going mistake)

have a good day,

Myrl