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17 July 2004, 21:05
EdSmith
drill&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
BBeyer
I 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
ShopCartRacing
If 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
19 July 2004, 00:10
wallyw
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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




I'm still using a carbide drill and tap I bought from Brownells many years ago. Use their DoDrill as well. Remove and clean the tap often and reapply the DoDrill.

Take your time and enjoy. Good project for any serious hobbiest.