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Re: Laser drilled holes

That is part of what I was wondering, thanks David. I am planning on having my son do one of the hockey sticks and I think I will give him the drill press and I will freehand the other one.
by Bryan Cotton
Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:17 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laser drilled holes
Replies: 11
Views: 8049

Re: Laser drilled holes

Thanks Eric, I will do that. I should start this afternoon.
by Bryan Cotton
Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:00 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laser drilled holes
Replies: 11
Views: 8049

Re: Waiex tail hockey stick - drawing revision

First, Thanks Kevin Conklin for posting your frustrations. They made me think and that helped. Observations: 1) the 1" half-hole worked good. I never bothered with the 1.5" half hole. See my Waiex 191 thread in the photo section if you have not yet. 2) you need a 1" solid steel bar. M...
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:18 pm
 
Forum: Waiex
Topic: Waiex tail hockey stick - drawing revision
Replies: 21
Views: 16582

Re: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX

Success! Did it in one set of parts.
Deleted a photo for quota
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:33 pm
 
Forum: Photo Album
Topic: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX
Replies: 1524
Views: 4069268

Re: Laser drilled holes

Thanks. I agree there is very little sport in matched hole parts, that is why I went that way! Even with the matched hole parts there is still some virgin metal to drill through.
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:45 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laser drilled holes
Replies: 11
Views: 8049

Re: Laser drilled holes

Thanks Robbie! Do you pilot through the pinhole side or does it not matter?
by Bryan Cotton
Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:53 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laser drilled holes
Replies: 11
Views: 8049

Laser drilled holes

All, I have never messed with laser drilled holes before. Obviously they are placed accurately but they are ugly. Do you drill through the pinhole side, or the ugly side where the hole is bigger? Do you always pilot the holes before you transfer the holes to the next piece? Any wisdom you can share ...
by Bryan Cotton
Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:25 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laser drilled holes
Replies: 11
Views: 8049

Re: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX

It is ready to go. I am holding off partly because I am tired, and mostly because I want my 12 year old there for the bend. He helped make the tool.

You can see I screwed on some keepers to keep the part and tube aligned with the slot. Overkill? What do you think?
by Bryan Cotton
Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:21 pm
 
Forum: Photo Album
Topic: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX
Replies: 1524
Views: 4069268

Re: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX

You can see part of my press in that last pic. It is a decent size famco.
by Bryan Cotton
Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:42 pm
 
Forum: Photo Album
Topic: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX
Replies: 1524
Views: 4069268

Re: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX

Getting closer. Unfortunately I bought some 1" black pipe, but I guess that is the ID. I found a piece of steel pipe and an old broom handle that fit in tight, like with a hammer.
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by Bryan Cotton
Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:48 pm
 
Forum: Photo Album
Topic: Cotton Waiex 191 - N191YX
Replies: 1524
Views: 4069268
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