17 July 2004, 21:05
EdSmithdrill&tap 95 chili
I am going to drill and tap my 95 chili with a wheeler jig,I need any tips on useing the tap,I have only used 1/4 and bigger,I have'nt used a peewee tap,I dont want to break it.any tips would be welcome.thanks ahead of time edsmith
18 July 2004, 02:41
BBeyerI would try to break the case hardening on the action before drilling anything. This may be best done with a carbide bit. A tapping head would be a necessity I would think, but you may realize that anyway, plenty of lubricant and be very careful, I have not had too much luck using a broken tap remover that small, but I am not a machinest. Good luck. Bob
18 July 2004, 19:46
ShopCartRacingIf you use a carbide drill, be careful to be lined up perfectly because they cut like butter through the toughest hardening.
Over-hardened Krags and 03's eat up taps like no other.
Because you have never used 'gunsmith' equipment, I would also highly recommend that you take this job to a real gunsmith, otherwise you are really wasting your time and money.
Quality gunsmithing is not something that everyone can do and drilling and tapping is a big job to get your feet wet with.
-Spencer