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Postby Ken (48 Cub) » Mon May 15, 2006 8:04 pm

I am trying to drill a 3/8" hole in the seat bracket on my CC1282. I got a new seat and the holes don't line up of course. The bracket is like a leaf spring, very springy. No drill bits that I have will do it, not even titanium. What do I need to buy to drill these holes?
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Postby Ron L » Mon May 15, 2006 8:28 pm

Ken. If you can't borrow a solid carbide drill (which are very expensive), then try a carbide tipped masonary drill. Be prepared for it to possibly chip, though, but should work ......... :)
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Postby George Willer » Mon May 15, 2006 8:39 pm

Ken,

1. Start with a small drill first.
2. Use as much pressure on the bit as you can manage so the bit keeps cutting instead of skidding.
3. Use a slow speed.
4. Use plenty of cutting oil.
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Postby dracer398 » Tue May 16, 2006 9:29 am

Ken,

You might try Drill bits made of Cobalt. They aren't as brittle as carbide. And I think that they are less expensive.


Also, use George's procedure. That should get the job done!

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Postby John *.?-!.* cub owner » Tue May 16, 2006 11:24 am

ken, considering you are talking a one time project, instead od spending $$ on high priced bits, take it to your local machine or welding ship. They will already ahve the bits on hand, and will probably only chage 5 or 10 to do it.
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Postby Ken (48 Cub) » Tue May 16, 2006 3:24 pm

Thanks guys for the advice. John, I thought about taking it and having it done. That's probably what I'll end up doing.
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Postby Russell F » Fri May 19, 2006 12:55 pm

You could use a Dremmel tool or die grinder with a small stone and grind a hole through it. Nasty and time consuming but cheaper than a carbide bit.


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