Myself being on the lazy side whenever possible, I typically used some
brass overlay drilling jigs that I could borrow from Jack Troxell.
However, he has yet to start on his car---so, I have and will use a
divider to determine the proper spacing to make up a jig.
However, I though possibly that someone might have a better method. Old
school is fine with me--I though of using the mounting posts to perhaps
puncture some thin paper and then transfer those holes to a sheet of
brass bent to conform to the shape of the cars edge and/or bottom. I
might be worth a try.
Bob Werre
On 2/27/12 11:19 PM, JGG KahnSr wrote:
I think you mean dividers. I still think it is worth fabricating a
simple jig from styrene if one is going to install
them on several cars.
Jace Kahn
General Manager
Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co.
You use what looks like a compass except it has a point on each leg.
Can't say the name but I have had one for 60 years. These were very
common in tool and die work years ago. You can rig a compass (with a
needle) instead of lead).
You prick both spots where you will drill.
John Armstrong
I don't recall exactly how I drilled out for the ladders, it was a
time ago. A trick I have used is put a spot of paint on the ends
of the sprue and then set it on the car or a template. a bit
easier that trying to drill by eyeball.
Ken
