Countersinking in thin sheet metal generally gives poor results. David G3UNA
> > From: "Ken Kopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/04/30 Mon PM 12:48:13 BST > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] K2 - Countersunk Screws? > > Bruce, > > Use a drill bit's tip as a countersink tool? Oh dear! > > There are "real" countersink tools available that will > produce nice, even countersinking. Inquire at a > machine-tool supplier. They come in a variety of > sizes amd have a smooth conical tip with a single > round hole forming the cutting surface. The drill bit > idea, unless done very carefully by hand, is certain to > produce "three-cornered" countersinking. > > I've thought of using flat or oval-head SS screws on > my K2 but I'd first want to be certain the panels are > thick enough to allow proper-depth countersinking. > > 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
