Re: Best way to drill hole in other balls?
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Tomas said:
(That one's the wrong size
2 1/2 inch gold irridited,
hardened steel)
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Umm...yeah... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I saw on McMaster-Carr they had some in bronze there, but they didn't have them small enough...smallest was 1".
Thanks for the ideas on the control rod ball ends...I will check into that, for sure. I've already sort of resigned myself to drill my own beads so that I can make sure I get a bead that "slides" on the lanyard properly...that and yes, I do like industrial grade hardware -- even to the point that at least 90% of my amateur radio communications equipment is military equipment. I like tough, durable things. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I was going to order some shims for sliders too, but...as far as the weight goes, it's negligible for me. I'd rather have something with some heft to it than something really light, but that's just personal preference. If I were going to hike the Appalachian Trail, I'd probably choose materials differently. These are going to be really industrial-strength lanyards, mainly as a pocket lanyard. You're right...I may think twice about carrying the extra ounces around my neck...I'll have to try it and see...
How about this for a slider? I have to check to see if they have an ID usable for any of the paracord I have...
http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/psearch.asp?FAM=DrillBushings&FT_158=30257&FT_724=31167&session=desc=Steel%20Shims;DrillBushings;158=30257;724=31167
Thanks for the clarification on the jig to drill these...it makes perfect sense now! BTW, my local Lowe's and Home Depot don't carry any aluminum plate...I'm heading to a place out in the industrial park here that has some and will cut it for me.
Again, thanks for the ideas on the beads...I like to try and tackle challenges like this if for no other reason than to learn how to do it. I could have taken my '52 Jeep engine to a mechanic to have them rebuild it, but I could never have learned the things I did by doing it myself. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
You guys are great! Thanks for all the great info!!!
JM-99