Ontariofarmer
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Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I just bought a set of these and was struggling with the measurements that I had seen from other resources. I really like the idea of using the drops as a template! Good luck on the rest of your season!
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Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I just bought a set of these and was struggling with the measurements that I had seen from other resources. I really like the idea of using the drops as a template! Good luck on the rest of your season!
If you aren't using a drill press also, be careful. my drill bit grabbed the template pieces and spun them out from under the clamp. That was on the first stick, and it was enough to make me give up and go buy a cheap drill press from Harbor Freight. I'm not an experienced metal worker at all, so there's that.
That's where they end up in this tutorial just based on the cut off length specified. Its easy to make the necessary adjustments though.Been centering my holes since I first starting modifying sticks - last 5 years. Who is recommending them to be placed near the slots? I use a square, sharpie and bandsaw to cut mine, it is not that hard to get a straight cut.
That’s good to know. I’ll make sure to use a drill press.
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Careful, you get what you pay for there. I bought it and destroyed it when I made my API sticks into beasties. I used quality bits, but the press had a slight wobble from the get go and got worse as I went.5 speed 8 inch drill press at harbor freight is $60
If you need one
Finally bought one
Should have years ago
I use Harbor Freight for disposables (latex gloves) and tools I will likely only use 1 time. I'll hold out for a drill press on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace...Careful, you get what you pay for there. I bought it and destroyed it when I made my API sticks into beasties. I used quality bits, but the press had a slight wobble from the get go and got worse as I went.
I use Harbor Freight for disposables (latex gloves) and tools I will likely only use 1 time. I'll hold out for a drill press on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace...