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05-04-2008, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bellevue, WA
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How did you drill the flap actuator for safety wire?
I'm looking at the flap actuator rod and the safety wire drilling instructions. I can't seem to figure out how I'm going to shoot this hole with a tiny bit and have enough room for the jam nut.
Any tips? I did a few searches and found the question asked but didn't find any how-to responses (and I don't want to ugly up the end by just taking a running start at it).
Thanks in advance!
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05-04-2008, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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I wondered the same thing, but I got out a small bit and simply started drilling at about a 45 degree angle and it came ouit just fine. This is a case of don't think, just do it.
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05-04-2008, 07:33 PM
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Did the same, started with the bit more 90deg to get it started and soon as I could, I rotated it to the correct angle.
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05-04-2008, 09:42 PM
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I did what Brian said...
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05-04-2008, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Same, but used a punch
I put the nut on and saw where I'd need to have the hole so it cleared the nut. Then center-punched the drill spot. Took the nut off, and like said above, started the hole at about 90* then leaned the drill over to get the 45*. Worked fine. Don't sweat it.
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05-05-2008, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Or something else..
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05-05-2008, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WilburD2
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That jig won't work in this case.

Last edited by Brantel : 05-05-2008 at 06:23 AM.
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05-05-2008, 07:15 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bellevue, WA
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you're all right (of course) - I just took a #50 bit, started straight and turned it once I got the hole going and it worked fine
sometimes steps like this need a little encouragement - thanks for the advice!
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