if you have the slot already there, then would suggest, about a 2mm drill
bit and drill a series of holes along the slot to open it up enough
to get a thin file in there, if you get one with teeth on the side it may
make life easier, alternatively an alloy or stainless blade for a jigsaw
would work too, but harder to control than a file
craig
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clevelee@earthlink.net
Sent: Friday, 28 March 2008 6:51 AM
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Subject: Europa-List: Door shoot bolt pushrod fabrication
Those who have gone before,
Currently attempting to fabricate the forward shoot bolt push rods (10mm
Al rod with slots, flats and cross drilled holes). Pride is keeping me from
taking it to a machine shop and having done quickly and 'properly'.
I am curious as to how others have cut the slots. Hack saw is too narrow
with insufficient control. Belt sander inside the hack saw slit is proving
much to slow in material removal. Thinking about rotary abrasive wheel...
Any creative suggestions for making the slot other than a vertical mill?
Thanks in advance!
Cleve Lee
A198 Mono XS Jabiru 3300
Currently in Market Harborough UK
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