DICKEYBIRD
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I had to drill #43 hole in the end of a 1/4" rod that is spot-welded to a lawn mower clutch control handle. Couldn't get it clamped properly in the mill or drill press and knew that if I tried it with a hand drill it'd be crooked or off-center at best and probably end up with the bit broken off in it.
I had a eureka moment and clamped it onto the lathe QC toolpost in an extra QC holder with a couple shims to get it straight. The toolholder height adjustment nut allowed me to dial it right on center. I chucked the bit into the lathe chuck and drilled it spot on the center!
See the "What are you up to today" thread over in The Break Room for the finished project I needed the hole for.
I had a eureka moment and clamped it onto the lathe QC toolpost in an extra QC holder with a couple shims to get it straight. The toolholder height adjustment nut allowed me to dial it right on center. I chucked the bit into the lathe chuck and drilled it spot on the center!
See the "What are you up to today" thread over in The Break Room for the finished project I needed the hole for.