Stupid question

[Busto]

The phrase is:
There are no stupid questions. There are just stupid people, who ask questions.



I have found it is easier to modify a drill into a counterbore than I would have thought. It's just like sharpening a drill, but with a 180 point angle and you leave a nub in the middle. I'll bet if you try it with an old drill, you'll be surprised how simple it is.


Obviously circular interpolation is my first choice, but...

I like to drill the large diameter first then follow with the small diameter then chase the large diameter with the home made counter bore to flatten the bottom, though I'm sure there is more than one way to skin that cat.

***I've Done this and thought it was my super Redneck engineering work around to get the job finished...AND it works

 

[Kevin McGovern]

There is no "I" in team, but there is a "U" in "suck".

 

[freefalltheyounger]

There is no "I" in team, but there is a "U" in "suck".

That's very insightful. Thank you for your well-considered input.

 

[Kevin McGovern]

That's very insightful. Thank you for your well-considered input.

I do what I can, to raise the intellectual bar around here .

 

[Mahoney]

Years ago, we needed to create some wax sealed letters as props for a theatrical production. My boss at the time went to the last remaining high end stationary store in town, goes up to the counter and asks the nearest clerk "Do you have any sealing wax?" The clerk immediately replied "Why would you want to wax your ceiling?" The other clerk rolled her eyes and then took him to the correct aisle...