I am making a carburator for a model engine.
The throat of the carb is 3/16.

The bottom of the throat (below the throttle plate) needs to
be enlarged with a 1/4 inch drill with a 45 degree angle.

I figure I will drill most of the way with
a standard drill bit to enlarge the 3/16 hole to 1/4. Can
I use a spade bit with a 45 degree angle to finish it off
and establish the angle? Would it be better to grind a
twist drill into a 45 degree angle?

thanks
chuck

"Chuck Sherwood" wrote in message
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The bottom of the throat (below the throttle plate) needs to
be enlarged with a 1/4 inch drill with a 45 degree angle.

When you say 45 deg, is that half the angle (i.e., it the total included
angle 90 deg)? If so, you can buy "spotting drills" with a 90 deg point
angle.

- Michael

The bottom of the throat (below the throttle plate) needs to
be enlarged with a 1/4 inch drill with a 45 degree angle.

When you say 45 deg, is that half the angle (i.e., it the total included
angle 90 deg)? If so, you can buy "spotting drills" with a 90 deg point
angle.

You know, I'm not sure. The plans just say 45 deg angle, but
I think that really means a 90 deg point. Good suggestion!