anyone willing to make a hole guide specially for rails?

**reefy86** · 07-01-2018

I am always open to new suggestion i just didn't want to get told off for asking the same question twice :)

**magicniner** · 07-01-2018

Do you want a guide making in Silver Steel?

**reefy86** · 07-01-2018

not fussed mate although i cant say for sure but as long as it does the job its intended for :)

**magicniner** · 07-01-2018

Give me dimensions to work to for the OD of the boss to fit in the rail and the drill size you want to use in it and I'll make you one in hardened Silver Steel if you're OK to pay postage?

**mekanik** · 07-01-2018

Reefy
Get one made for Aligning the tap as well.
Regards
Mike

**reefy86** · 07-01-2018

Originally Posted by mekanik

Reefy
Get one made for Aligning the tap as well.
Regards
Mike

What do you mean by aligning the top mate?

**routercnc** · 07-01-2018

Originally Posted by mekanik

Reefy
Get one made for Aligning the tap as well.
Regards
Mike

Good call if Nick is up for it.
I made one a while back for tapping and actually tapped the thread into the guide rather than a tap clearance hole. That way the tap is held straight and winds itself into the hole to start the thread. Works both ways so up to you.
Mine was aluminium as I had it to hand and only needed a few holes. Silver steel is a better option for longevity.

**reefy86** · 07-01-2018

sorry i read it wrong lol i thought you said top but yeah i was thinking of a tap one aswel

**reefy86** · 07-01-2018

assuming that all linear rails have the same spec because i am still unsure where to get the rails from yet but od will be 9.5mm and would need one with 4.2mm hole and 5mm hole. postage is fine mate just let me know how much you want in total.

really appreciate this :)

cheers

**reefy86** · 07-01-2018

Originally Posted by routercnc

Good call if Nick is up for it.
I made one a while back for tapping and actually tapped the thread into the guide rather than a tap clearance hole. That way the tap is held straight and winds itself into the hole to start the thread. Works both ways so up to you.
Mine was aluminium as I had it to hand and only needed a few holes. Silver steel is a better option for longevity.

Thanks mate, just out of curiosity would one set made out of silver steel handle 500+ holes? if not then i may need to ask for a few if magic is up for it.