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Kevin Kenny

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  1. Yes Bob, i found a mill end .125” and was able to use it in the Cameron drill press to flatten a small section on the post, then a jeweler friend explained that they use a small diamond head round burr to create a slight curve  in the flat section, which i then drilled. I was able to drill 22 holes through the post using oil as a lubricant and the drill is still good. This was a great solution as I have no idea when our airports will reopen. The lead time on ordering the resistance solder is also long. 
     

    so i am back on schedule.

     

    thanks for all the advice.

  2. Yes Bob, i found a mill end .125” and was able to use it in the Cameron drill press to flatten a small section on the post, then a jeweler friend explained that they use a small diamond head round burr to create a slight curve  in the flat section, which i then drilled. I was able to drill 22 holes through the post using oil as a lubricant and the drill is still good. This was a great solution as I have no idea when our airports will reopen. The lead time on ordering the resistance solder is also long. 
     

    so i am back on schedule.

     

    thanks for all the advice.

  3. Decided to try to drill post as i have no idea when our airports will reopen. To my surprise i have been able to drill 4 holes in three post. Difficult as the drill bit tends to wonder as i can punch the post. I used a file to score the post. I do not think the drill bit will last too long but it will be much cheaper than buying the resistance soldering unit which is currently unavailable.  Keep you fingers crossed. 

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