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...
For this step you'll need a router table- if you don't have one you can make one by screwing (or securely clamping) a 5/8" or 3/4" thick piece of MDF to a bench top. Bore a hole in it using a hole saw and mount your router from the underside (see drawing). Use a piece ...
In a piece of scrap stock, drill and ream a hole to .001 larger than the previously measured across-point dimension. Next, loosen the two cap screws on the holder so that the body separates from the shank by about 3/16”. Bring the broach head manually to within .030 of the hole ...
Step 2: Countersink KATO recommends countersinking a hole where allowable. Countersinking facilitates the installation of an inserts by providing a lead for the first thread. NASM33537 requires a countersink to be 120°±5°. The diameter of the countersink is dependent on the nominal size of the...
Lay the assembly on its side, mark hole positions, and drill bolt holes for the slightly shorter stretchers D, as shown. The washers and nuts for these bolts will be exposed unless you countersink them. Use a ¾" spade bit to counterbore ½" deep niches in the back side of the legs...
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...
Countersink and screw both the roof panels to the roof trusses and side battens every 12”. Your coop should now look like this: Step 2: Cut and Fit Coop Frame Panels Now the coop frame has been built and your roof is fitted, let’s start to panel the frame of the coop. CUT LIST...