Hello,
I'm about to attach my scope mount to my denix. I know that I should use the tap and be very very careful with it, but I have the following questions:
1. I don't have a drill press, nor do I have access to one. Is it absolutely necessary to use a drill press to drill the initial hole in the side of the denix?
2. Can I use an ordinary drill bit to drill the hole? I.E. I'm using a 1/4-inch screw, can I use my black & decker 1/4-inch drill bit?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Hey there
You don't need a drill press just two or three bits. Standard bits are fine--Denix metal is very soft. My advice would be to locate your drilling point with a punch then drill a pilot hole with 1/16" bit, then move up to 1/8" if you like (I usually skip this step myself), and then up to something like a 13/64" bit--not 1/4" if you intend to tap the hole.
Ideally you want a hole that is the same diameter as the middle part of the bolt (the minor diameter--the center part that isn't threaded). This will allow room for the tap and threads to bite into the metal of the Denix.
Hope that makes sense!
Last edited by dcarty; Apr 24, 2010 at 8:56 PM.
I agree, this is a very simple thing to do and you won't find it a problem.dcarty said:
Hey there
You don't need a drill press just two or three bits. Standard bits are fine--Denix metal is very soft.
Good luck and I hope we get to see some pictures when you're done?
Regards
MARK
Do I need to tap the screws for the greeblies on the other side as well? I suppose I do.
Excellent advice and encouragement, gentlemen. Thanks much.
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