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[zeebzob]

Thats pretty cool looking......can you explain how its used?

 

[Guest]

Hey Zebzob,

Sure thing. I was using a make-shift fence and blocks (as stops) all clamped to the table of the drill press to form a little nook that the bullet/ block could nest in.

It was a pain to set up so I figured I would just laser cut a rectangle out of some clear acrylic. The bullet would still sit directly on the table/ pin, but fit snuggly enough into the rectangle to prevent movement in the x/Y direction.

As long as there is no wiggle room then it should work. I put holes at the corners of the rectangle which are only somewhat important.

Best regards,

 

[zeebzob]

Ok...so is the bolt just a pivot point? How able you able to adjust it side to side? I see its clamped down too. I love the innovation. Thanks for sharing.

 

[GravityX]

That is a pretty neat idea, but I see some limitations. I'm a hands-on type of person and I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how the set up would be for the next drilling on the same plane without having to move everything around. Typically I would drill one side on the rear and then flip block lengthwise to do the other side for an identical drill without having to move the fence. It may be simple but I'm not seeing it. The cutout in the acrylic looks only large enough for the block, lengthwise.

 

[Guest]

Hey Zebzob,

Thanks.

Yeah. I figured that it can pivot on that bolt/ swing the table, and I can clamp it down on the other side of the jig with a C clamp.

It is just a means of holding the bullet in one spot.

I think that it can save a lot of set up time. For me at least.

Oops! As I was typing this I realized that this clamping jig will need a modification in order to work. 1/4" acrylic is too thick on the long edge! The wood block will not fit into the bullet. Sorry for the false start.

I will post another picture when I have modified it.

Best regards,

 

[Guest]

Perhaps I am overlooking other things so I welcome the input from you guys. Please be kind as I am new to this.

 

[Guest]

Please pay no attention to this post. I have a feeling that I don't have any idea what I am talking about.

Thanks,

 

[zeebzob]

Ha! You're gonna fit right in with me. Lol

Please pay no attention to this post. I have a feeling that I don't have any idea what I am talking about.

Thanks,

 

[Guest]

Nice! At least I am in good company!

Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Actually, I tried a similar idea with a piece of plywood, but had the same issue that QT described. I just use a drill vise now and re-measure. It works! Don't worry your in good company around here. I can't even tell you how many times I tried these crazy a** jigs and then get totally frustrated when they don't work like I think they should. Keep at

Ha! You're gonna fit right in with me. Lol

Please pay no attention to this post. I have a feeling that I don't have any idea what I am talking about.

Thanks,

 

[Papa V Racing]

Laser-

At least your trying to improve the sport and your building skills... Your on track to something cool ..

I was thinking if it had holes drilled in different spots to allow you to move it around the press table and bolt into those areas.. But I am needing to sit down at a Drill press and see this as well..

Great job!!!! Keep it up ...

Papa V

 

[OTO Racing]

Laser,
I think what the guys are saying here is .... And correct me if I'm wrong "pros"! That at any given time the last thing in drilling you want to change is going to be your setup ( fence ) you want every one of your axle holes to be exact. Moving the jig would be the last thing I did ! Now, you are on to something and I like it . Maybe if that jig was on another piece of acrylic that allows the jig itself to be adjustable may just be the trick. IMO

OTO

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

The main trick with this is that is needs to be able to slide side to side without changing the height. One main problem people have is the Bullet sliding side to side when they are drilling.

 

[Guest]

Hey Derby Dad,

Thanks for the tip. I have been working on a beta version of the jig.

I tested it last night and as far as I can tell it will work OK. I want to do some more testing and research before I jump the gun again on posting a photo.

Thanks again!

 

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[bracketracer]

If you bought wooden handscrews could you make longer jaws for the reach you need?


Either that, or just drill a hole/slot vertically thru the Silver Bullet for an anchor bolt?

So, depending on the wheelbase you want to drill, you just switch out the insert that confines the block in the slot? Looks very repeatable! Very nice!

 

[Guest]

Hey Bracket,

Yeah. Up until now I have been using friction fits on the stop and the wood. The last stop I put some double stick on, and wrap it over the edge. From what I can tell it is solid.

I will probably end up drilling a few 4-40 holes in to the Bullet and tap them.

There are too many other things to do.

Thanks for the help fellas.

 

[Guest]

Hey Bracket,

Just re-reading your suggestion now and I am liking it more and more.

Thanks,

 

[bracketracer]

Hey Bracket,

Just re-reading your suggestion now and I am liking it more and more.

Thanks,

I tell my boss that sometimes it takes a while to see my genius!! For some of my ideas, that time has not come yet.....