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I need to put a 1/2” hole 3/4” into a chucked/faced aluminum rod. I’ll press-fit a matching bronze rod with pin into the hole to make a hammer head.
I have 1/2” over/on/under reamers and 1/64” drill set, as well as center drills. I’ve found charts with recommended pre-drill/reamer combinations, with 31/64” recommended for a 1/2” reamer.
I figure going right from a center drill to a 31/64” drill might be a bit much for my mini-lathe. What intermediate drills are recommended?
BRET
I have 1/2” over/on/under reamers and 1/64” drill set, as well as center drills. I’ve found charts with recommended pre-drill/reamer combinations, with 31/64” recommended for a 1/2” reamer.
I figure going right from a center drill to a 31/64” drill might be a bit much for my mini-lathe. What intermediate drills are recommended?
BRET