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Permalink Reply by grondon oconnor on November 25, 2014 at 7:50pm

yeah, same bushing I think. Wiggle worth a try

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Permalink Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted on November 26, 2014 at 12:34am

A set of needle files are a great and inexpensive addition to the workshop. I use the small diameter round file to finish off the holes for the bushings...and no need to "wiggle" the drill bit.

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Permalink Reply by robert jones on November 26, 2014 at 2:25am

Use the next size down bit and a tapered reamer to bring the hole up to size. 

Tapered reamers run about $10 to $15 around here at the hardware stores, $2.99 at Harbor Freight.

Sharp drill bits, proper speed and masking tape help prevent tear out when drilling.

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Permalink Reply by Skeesix on November 26, 2014 at 4:32am

I use the next size smaller drill bit and then a tapered reamer to get a tight fit. Like Robert Jones is saying, you don't need a "special" reamer from Stew Mac.

Ditto on also using a round "rat tail" file to assist.

If you make the hole too big, you can wrap a little tape on the bushing to make it fit tighter again.

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Permalink Reply by Doug Krantz on November 28, 2014 at 2:06am

this works good....http://http://www.amazon.com/Colt-10700208-TwinLand-Point-Drilling/...

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Permalink Reply by grondon oconnor on November 28, 2014 at 11:12pm

Thanks all.

Found a couple of reamers in retired tool drawer that together get me close. Reamers not quite sized right so finished using the split dowel sand paper strip trick. Actually can get pretty precise with it.

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