On many of the drawings I specify a countersink or a counterbore. A counterbore has a flat bottom (it's best cut with a Forstner bit or end mill) and is meant for flat bottomed screws. A countersink is for flush mounting screws with a tapered head, like most wood screws. The other i...
I made a small pilot hole with a center drill. That provided a really good start for the 7/32" tap drill. I also used a countersink cutter to add a chamfer. This makes it look nice, and also helps the thread tap get started. Step 10: Tapping the Threads I used the tailstock cente...
You measure the across-point or OD of the broach to be used and install the broach into the holder. Then install the holder into the machine. In a piece of scrap stock, drill and ream a hole to .001 larger than the previously measured across-point dimension. ...
When choosing fasteners, in the case of screws, make sure you choose the proper length of fastener. Choose a length that allows you to securely fasten the battens to the door panel boards but does not penetrate the panel on the opposite side. If you plan on countersinking your screws keep...
KATO recommends the following procedure to ensure the best installation and function of a CoilThread insert.Step 1: Drill CoilThread Inserts are designed to be installed into thread profiles which conform to NASM33537 (Assembly and thread dimension specification). Using the proper drill size will ...
hardboard to match it. Finally, from the remaining plywood, measure and cut the center brace, which is optional but recommended. This piece should be 5½" x 53½" but just to be sure, measure the distance between the short apron pieces and cut the brace to fit the actual dimension....
This Desk was built using a SawStop 3HP PCS. While this is a simple build, there are a few advanced techniques that will transform the look of this project. To get the curved end on the desk you will need to make a series of kerf cuts on the table saw. This is a really easy an...
After you have finished countersinking the side panels, you can screw them to the coop. Once the side panels are fitted, you are going to fit the floor panel into your coop. Now the floor has been inserted, screw the floor panel into the frame of the coop. Proceed to countersink and ...