Any tips on the best way to drill the holes precisely for these? I'm having trouble finding an appropriate cheap drill gude or drill press.
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It can be tricky, depending on the profile you're drilling into. I definitely recommend a depth stop collar to prevent you from going too deep (or all the way through). For alignment, consider clamping your drill down to something that will allow you to slide the wood into it, rather than pushing the drill into the wood. Even with a drill press it isn't foolproof without some sort of jig to hold the piece in the right orientation so that the press is aligned properly.
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I actually did not use a drill bit--I used a router bit on a drill press. I used the stops on the drill press and lowered the base to make sure of depth. I also had the block of wood firmly secured to the base before drilling. FYI--I did work at NASA Langley, but that has nothing to do with working with wood!
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I just found a drill bit that looked the same size as the diameter of the weights, put the car in a vice and used my hand drill. I just "eyed-it" from above, through the car right behind the back wheels. Try using a small bit at first, to pilot through or to get the feel for it. One year I went through crooked and came out the bottom a little with the drill bit. Some wood putty and paint helped that out though. Good luck.
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put the car in a vise and just use a power drill by hand. Pine is soft enough to get a straight simple hole. Measure the weight on a scale before you drill to be sure you know how many weights to use. Keep the weights as far back as possible. You will probably need two separate and parallel holes with two weights in one and one in the other. Put a piece of tape on your drill bit about 1/8" longer than the combined depth of the weights then you can cover the weights with putty or whatever to paint it if you'd like. My son used the two holes to make it look like jet engines. You want your final weight to be exactly 5.0 oz and you want your weight centered as far back as possible. put the car in a vise and just use a power drill by hand. Pine is soft enough to get a straight simple hole. Measure the weight on a scale before you drill to be sure you know how many weights to use. Keep the weights as far back as possible. You will probably need two separate and parallel holes with two weights in one and one in the other. Put a piece of tape on your drill bit about 1/8" longer than the combined depth of the weights then you can cover the weights with putty or whatever to paint it if you'd like. My son used the two holes to make it look like jet engines. You want... » Read More put the car in a vise and just use a power drill by hand. Pine is soft enough to get a straight simple hole. Measure the weight on a scale before you drill to be sure you know how many weights to use. Keep the weights as far back as possible. You will probably need two separate and parallel holes with two weights in one and one in the other. Put a piece of tape on your drill bit about 1/8" longer than the combined depth of the weights then you can cover the weights with putty or whatever to paint it if you'd like. My son used the two holes to make it look like jet engines. You want your final weight to be exactly 5.0 oz and you want your weight centered as far back as possible. « Show Less
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Wow, some of you guys must work for NASA building spacecraft! It's a PWD car, tolerances are pretty loose. I just eyeballed the drill bit size and wiggle it around a little if the hole is too small. If the hole is too large, glue! I also leave about half the weight sticking out; it looks like exhaust pipes which my son likes, and makes easier recovery of the weight w/o destroying the car.
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one trick that I learned from my father was to wrap electrical tape around the drill bit at the desired depth that you want the hole to be. Make the tape thick enough that it stops the drill.
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I had a problem with then because the holes don't line up with the extensions, so you probably will have to drill holes in them, that's what I did...Hope this is helpful for you....
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If you are mounting into a wood fore end, go to ace and pick up a few stainless steel wood screws. Layout , mark and pilot drill your holes, so the screws don't crack the wood. Please don't use a big pilot bit, or the screws will strip out.
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I drill 2 holes for the distance i needed for my crafts man tool box ..fits perfect ...i got inside took out the top drawer and installed bolts from the inside to the outside on the holes i drilled..i used brass bolts only thing i had around...it worked out great...
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Many drill presses have a press fit chuck. Clean the inside of the chuck and the out side of the shaft completely. Put something solid under the chuck and pull down on the handle to force the chuck home firmly. Then tap with a hammer to tighten with a wood block between hammer and chuck.
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Use the hammer drill. Start with a bit one size smaller than what you need.
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I used a 5/16 drill bit and a 1/8th inch pipe thread tap to get the threads started, do not thread the tap in to deep just about 3 threads that way the hole won't be to big. I am sure their are other ways to do it, this is what works for me.
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i found them on line from dee zee. I will tell you that they are not real clear, but with a little common sense i got it figured out. start by laying all pieces out. this includes all nuts and bolts seperated in piles and all the big hardware. I used an air rachet but a regular socket and box end will do just fine.
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Try aligning the pieces; then push down. I pounded them with a closed fist (hurts) ; then used a hammer.
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Drill a hole slightly smaller than the thread diameter, and you should be able to screw them into the drilled hole. If the frame is aluminum it will be easier and the hole can be a little smaller so the threads will get a good grip on the soft aluminum.
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Hi Virginia, I am afraid you have to drill two 1/4 " holes as It calls for in the instructions. Regards, Guenter
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Only for the center piece as shown. I used my small drill press to place the holes. You need a paper or cardboard template to line it up properly. It has to be precise to work.
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I made my own and they work well. I went to my local Lowes as they sell bolts, washers and nuts individually not in a multiple bag of pieces. I had some hardwood pieces around so I cut the lengths I wanted, made openings for the bolts and what I made works great. I don't have a need for metal clamps as the Dremel and the press are light weigh. This is just a suggestion, make you own.
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use a 1/4'' drill bit, then a 1'' uni-bit to ream 3/4'' hole. it leaves less material to file for fine adjustment if needed
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You can try pushing from the holes inthe top.... I had no problem, I just pinched the bottom of mine and bent it. There are actually 2 of them inside... hope this helps
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I tapped them out with a hammer. But, they weren't worn down when I did it. Vice grips should work as well if you have them. Good luck.
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Hi Pkel,Thank you for your inquiry!You use self drilling carpenter screws to drill the holes.BisonOffice