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EDIT: I have an update at post 19 for those that read earlier and just want to move to that one for my update
Hi all,
Well the build for my first UDS is on... well... sort of.:tsk:
I am using NORCO's tutorial as a guide. In it he has
the step of using a center punch to make the holes in the metal,
then drills out bigger pilot holes. I have not worked with metal
before, so maybe I am doing something(s) wrong.
I measured on the drum where I want my holes, and am trying to
bang through the drum with the center punch. All I seem to be doing
is denting the drum and dulling my punch.:mad2::mad2:
My question for this area of the build is that is the punch used to go through
the metal?? and.. if so how to do it without mangling the barrel. I am using
a 3lb sledge and giving it pretty hefty whacks.. which is denting the barrel.:doh::doh::doh:
OR.. do I use the punch just to mark it?
An answer with a little detail, on how to do it would be most helpful!
Trying to get this done before the light fades.
Do I need a different drill bit then what I have perhaps??
If so, a specific recommendation would be of help to.
Thank You
Below are NORCO's pics, and my pics for reference.
MY PICS.. showing barrel flipped and the bottom
1)showing the punch, sledge and drum
2)showing the dent on the barrel and no hole
NORCO's pics.. that I am trying to imitate!
Seems he has made a hole in the barrel with the punch at this point.....
Drilling pilot holes....
Hi all,
Well the build for my first UDS is on... well... sort of.:tsk:
I am using NORCO's tutorial as a guide. In it he has
the step of using a center punch to make the holes in the metal,
then drills out bigger pilot holes. I have not worked with metal
before, so maybe I am doing something(s) wrong.
I measured on the drum where I want my holes, and am trying to
bang through the drum with the center punch. All I seem to be doing
is denting the drum and dulling my punch.:mad2::mad2:
My question for this area of the build is that is the punch used to go through
the metal?? and.. if so how to do it without mangling the barrel. I am using
a 3lb sledge and giving it pretty hefty whacks.. which is denting the barrel.:doh::doh::doh:
OR.. do I use the punch just to mark it?
An answer with a little detail, on how to do it would be most helpful!
Trying to get this done before the light fades.
Do I need a different drill bit then what I have perhaps??
If so, a specific recommendation would be of help to.
Thank You
Below are NORCO's pics, and my pics for reference.
MY PICS.. showing barrel flipped and the bottom
1)showing the punch, sledge and drum
2)showing the dent on the barrel and no hole
NORCO's pics.. that I am trying to imitate!
Seems he has made a hole in the barrel with the punch at this point.....
Drilling pilot holes....
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