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Cutting and drilling lead
I need to replace the weights in some of my sash windows, because the
existing ones aren't heavy enough. I need to use lead because less dense iron or steel weights would occupy more space than is available. I have some weights on order which are long pieces of 1.5" square bar (with a hole through the middle for the cord) which need to be cut to length. I would also like to drill a 1/2" horizontal hole near the top of each weight to accommodate a knot in the cord, so that I can use the existing cords which are not long enough to go to the bottom of the weights. What's the best way of cutting and drilling lead? I've done some experiments on a lead 'brick' which I happen to have (which started life as a counterbalance weight on a drawing board), and not found it too easy. A normal hacksaw seems to be too fine, and drill bits seem to bind when they get a little way in. Any ideas? [Would an angle grinder help? g] -- Cheers, Roger ____________ Please reply to Newsgroup. Whilst email address is valid, it is seldom checked. |
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