Tips on drilling acrylic?

[geeza]

I'm building a acrylic kit and was wondering if anyone has had personal experience drilling the shells sucsessfully. I've done some research and have heard all kinds of conflicting advice. I'll be using RCI shells and don't want to destroy them in the process. I've drilled and modified drums before, just never acrylic. Much thanks!

 

[Aeolian]

You have to use a special bit that has a very flat entry angle. There's a chain out here called Tap Plastics that sells them. You ought to be able to find a plastics shop somewhere to get some. Maybe a machine tool supply house.