by planecrazzzy » Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:50 pm
This is a good time to show a little tool I made to help find "center" of the tube for drilling....
If the hole in the tube isn't exactly center , it's gonna warp the skin.....
For the 1/2 inch tube , I was measuring the skin "To the Tube"... then adding 1/4 inch...
"Close" , but not close enough , this jig helps "Nail it"
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I thought I was making this for drilling 1/2" , 5/8" and 3/4" tubes
Oooops , I goofed .... it fits 1/2" , 3/4" and 1" ( Oh well...)
I tried the jig , it works great.... Just watch the angle , it needs to be in line with the skin....
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To get an accurate spacing before welding it , I put an 1/8" bit in the hole , and used a 3/16" bit for a spacer...
I clamped it using two thickness's of skin ( 1/16" total )... Welded it and let cool before taking the clamp off....
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Gotta Fly...
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Last bumped by planecrazzzy on Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:50 pm.
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