Grrrr Shiney Bally Stuff

[BrewStew]

I'd offer a hand if you weren't over 100 miles away mate

 

[jamesb]

Some pics here

Still need to add teh ball valve, it's on order. All drilled out and ready to go though.

 

[A T]

That's some tasty work JB

 

[BrewStew]

Looking good JB :thumb:

 

[Frisp]

Nice work JB Im just jealous that you can drill holes in yours

 

[damfoose]

I have but one thing to say to JB ........ " HOMER SIMPSON SLIPPERS "

 

[Vossy1]

I had the same problem as you frisp. I found the only way round it was too gind the dimple open on the inside of the pot, where the bit has dented the metal. Once the slightest opening was ground the normal metal bits worked straight through it.

FWIW on most of my pots I went straight through with the hole saw auber bit...no stepping up in size. The only time I had the problem your having is when I tried to step up in bit sizes :evil:

 

[brewzone]

The pilot bits on My Bosch holesaws go through the NO pots without incident.

I always use a centre punch first though!

 

[MEB]

And you wonder why i got Earl to make mine :mrgreen:

 

[Frisp]

Boys got my cobalt drill from RS components today......... Jaysus all I have to say If I was a piece of stainless then these things are the spawn of satan.

4.5mm dropped through the dink that I had hardened like a whores heart like it was aluminum. hit it with a 10mm and it did the same. Only needed one squirt of water on each hole to cool.

Thinking my earlier drilling had made the job easier. I timed the next hole I drilled 4.5mm, then 10mm and Qmaxed the 21mm hole in under 3 minutes that included changing the drills..... Jaysus..... I am never going to buy an HSS drill bit ever again

 

[BrewStew]

:lol:

glad it worked out for you mate :thumb:

those bits will certainly last you a fair while for further DIY ventures :twisted:

 

[A T]

That's great news Frisp

 

[Wez]

:thumb: :clap: :

 

[Bru4u]

Glad it worked out :thumb:

 

[Frisp]

Job done. sight tube fitted hole cut for the tap and 2x40mm holes for the Elements....
Just got the Thermobox MT to do.......
These drills are serious the swarf from them is like wire woool.

Im off for a quick pint to celebrate :drink: Feck it two or 3 :drink: :drink: I deserve it

 

[BrewStew]

sounds like you're having fun

although.....











PICCCCCCCCCS!!!!!!! :lol:

 

[A T]

Job done. sight tube fitted hole cut for the tap and 2x40mm holes for the Elements....
Just got the Thermobox MT to do.......
These drills are serious the swarf from them is like wire woool.

Im off for a quick pint to celebrate :drink: Feck it two or 3 :drink: :drink: I deserve it

YOU BETTER BE UPLOADING PICS AS I TYPE

 

[Wez]

Post the Fekkin Pics Man!!!!!

 

[BrewStew]

talk about peer pressure eh? :rofl:

PS.... c'mon with the pic already!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[Wez]

I think it's more Beer pressure than Peer pressure :lol: