Re: Ken's Sonex 1243
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:55 pm
Sonex1517 wrote:Having suffered through this with my gear legs, I would offer a simple solution
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... ckkey=9233
This jig allows you to set up well-centered holes on round pieces, provides a drill guide, and allows you to clamp the piece.
I loaned mine out and it wandered away, if I can get it back I will put it up for the tool loan program.
My two cents.
As I was at a place in my build where I was to drill a 1/4" hole through the F23-01 tail wheel mount, so I sucked it up and purchased the Drill Rite tool. It works great. In the case of the tail wheel mount, I wanted the hole to be in line with the brackets that are welded on. The tool clamps on tight, and I drilled the 1/4" hole with no issues at all - perfectly centered and straight through both tube walls.