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Topic: Anyone in PDX area drill a couple of holes in steel plate for me?  (Read 2583 times)

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IslandHoppa

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Need to drill and tap 2 holes in a steel plate that snugs my trailer to the receiver.

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Threads are stripped and I want to drill two ~3/8" holes. I have the bit and tap, just don't have a beefy enough drill press. Would like to get it done today before I drive to Depoe Bay.
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craig

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When are you leaving?  I may be able to help you out.  Or, get this kit from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-91616.html

 There is one at 7809B NE VANCOUVER PLZ DR STE 180, VANCOUVER, WA 98662Phone: 360-253-5318

I just used mine on my trailer last night.  They cut through steel like butter (well, maybe frozen butter).  I used a DeWalt cordless impact wrench/screw driver to drill mine, but that is because it was the first drill-like tool I found in my garage. Also, it has bigger huevos than my cordless drill.  A normal hand-held drill will work fine.  Wear eye protection, though.  It throws sharp little bits 'o steel. 

Let me know, I will be around most of the day smoking 8.9 pounds of ribs. ;D


 

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