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Subject: Re: [motm] Drilling question

From: "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh@...>
Date: 2003-02-05

Kevin brings up some great points about the hazards of drilling.
Here are some drillin' tips I use (your mileage may vary)
 
I cover the front with masking tape.  Don't mash it on hard, just enough to cover.  It has saved me from scratching may circles around the hole from flash traveling up the bit.
 
After I finish a hole (say 1/4') I take a 3/8 bit and clean the burrs from the front and back of the hole.  That's easy with a press, hard with a hand drill.  Those of you who use my drilling services will notice this (especially on the backs where I often go deeper than required.
 
And I agree with Kevin, IF I had me one of them fancy milling machines, I'd probably never leave the garage.
:)
Larry
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin B
To: motm@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [motm] Drilling question

I just wanted to throw my $00.02 in here about drilling.  If you are getting ready to drill your Stooge panels (or any panel really), and you just so happen to have access to a machine shop equipped with a milling machine, use that instead of the drill press.  I found that a milling machine will make a nice, perfectly round, clean hole with almost no flash on the back side.  Also, they are usually more precise than most drill presses, and I have not yet needed to use a center punch.  Another benefit is that the flash from the hole generally travels up the bit, away from what you are drilling, so you don't risk scratching your beautiful panel finish.  I'm not knocking drill presses, just if you happen to have a choice between the two, use the milling machine!  If you don't, then listen to Larry Hendry.

Kevin


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