Hello Everyone:
Happy Spring! This upgrade was irresistible to me. Who wouldn’t want an easier way to adjust the traveler? I’ve located and punched the mounting points on the pushpit stanchions but, what does it take to drill through the round stainless steel tubing? I have made almost zero progress with a cobalt 3/16 drill bit and Dewalt 12v drill. Am I using too large a drill bit and should I be using a smaller bit to start a pilot hole? I’ve picked up a Milwaukee “Hard Metal” index which will give me a wide range of bit sizes but, I would sincerely appreciate any advice on how to proceed before I make a mess out of what should be a simple project. Thank you in advance for your replies.
George
Happy Spring! This upgrade was irresistible to me. Who wouldn’t want an easier way to adjust the traveler? I’ve located and punched the mounting points on the pushpit stanchions but, what does it take to drill through the round stainless steel tubing? I have made almost zero progress with a cobalt 3/16 drill bit and Dewalt 12v drill. Am I using too large a drill bit and should I be using a smaller bit to start a pilot hole? I’ve picked up a Milwaukee “Hard Metal” index which will give me a wide range of bit sizes but, I would sincerely appreciate any advice on how to proceed before I make a mess out of what should be a simple project. Thank you in advance for your replies.
George