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Basic procedure question-drilling a hole through a tube.
Hello Group.
I am an amatuer metalworker and have a question about drilling holes through thinwalled tubing (.035 to .049") so that the hole goes through perpendicular to the longitudinal axis? I have a "V" block and a drill press. I read that it isn't a good practice to drill all the way through a tube and that it is better to drill one hole, rotate the tube 180 degreees and drill the opposite hole with a final reaming to correct finished diameter. My problem is how do I mark the tube and center punch it to get the holes are directly opposite each other? Thanks in advance. -- John "Ebby" Ebensperger Hatz Classic s/n37 Camden, NY |
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