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by pollys1dad
Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning Up PSG Aluminium Neck
Replies: 0
Views: 544

Cleaning Up PSG Aluminium Neck

Hi all, The PSG neck has some type of want for a better word, oxidation, is aluminium the edge has been polished up. What would be the best way to clean up the top and the polished edge, the edge I think looks worse than it is,not been even wiped down for a few years, Isopropyl alcohol might clean i...
by pollys1dad
Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice On Buying A Wiggler and Centre Finder 5 Piece Set.
Replies: 21
Views: 13304

Re: Advice On Buying A Wiggler and Centre Finder 5 Piece Set.

Thanks for the input people, especially Harold_V :)
Just about to purchase the inexpensive wiggler :)
by pollys1dad
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice On Buying A Wiggler and Centre Finder 5 Piece Set.
Replies: 21
Views: 13304

Re: Advice On Buying A Wiggler and Centre Finder 5 Piece Set.

I'm going to be using the wiggler on a floor standing drill press.
by pollys1dad
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice On Buying A Wiggler and Centre Finder 5 Piece Set.
Replies: 21
Views: 13304

Advice On Buying A Wiggler and Centre Finder 5 Piece Set.

Seems to me not much can go wrong with how these are made, quite simple. Just as easy to make a good one as a bad one? Or am I missing something here and have got things wrong? I know the old adage you get what you pay for but perhaps not applied here? This set on Ebay UK item number 143279936372 is...
by pollys1dad
Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 26 inch Try Square
Replies: 5
Views: 3935

26 inch Try Square

Is there a precision 26 inch Try Square, with accuracy to a standard, ideally, not a silly price and that could be available in the UK?
Cheers.
by pollys1dad
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits
Replies: 28
Views: 8829

Re: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits

I've had exceptional results when drilling thin aluminum using just common twist drills by placing some wood under the aluminum. It prevents drilling into the table of the machine and generally provides enough drilling resistance to cause the drill to yield a round hole. If that becomes your choice...
by pollys1dad
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits
Replies: 28
Views: 8829

Re: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits

Um, lot to digest there I'll get back to you a little later with a fuller reply. In meantime I'll order some more 3mm sheet to practise drililing on and some drill bits including centering bits.
Big thanks to you :)
by pollys1dad
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits
Replies: 28
Views: 8829

Re: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits

Once again, thank you very much, for a very detailed, informed reply. Oh, you didn't mention, Helex angle, would this be a consideration? Centering drill bits. " Centre drill bits are often referred to as Slocomb drill bits which is used as counter sink holes or starter holes for bigger drill b...
by pollys1dad
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits
Replies: 28
Views: 8829

Re: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits

OK, how does one determine the direction of the grain? Should be quite obvious by simply looking at the surface of the material. It tends to be directional (generally parallels the long side, or the rolling direction), but may be difficult to see if the surface has received any kind of treatment af...
by pollys1dad
Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits
Replies: 28
Views: 8829

Re: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits

Um, ok, some interesting stuff on the link.
Cheers.
by pollys1dad
Thu Oct 19, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits
Replies: 28
Views: 8829

Re: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits

OK, how does one determine the direction of the grain?
by pollys1dad
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits
Replies: 28
Views: 8829

Re: Drilling Holes In 3mm Aluminium Using Forstner Bits

Harold_ V. Very knowledgable and complete reply. Thank you. I will try the twist drill approach as mentioned in your earlier post. I've been reading up on center drill bits and spotting hole drill bits. I will read up and research twist drill bits, a bit.... sorry :) I bent an offcut of 2mm aluminiu...