Hi Tom, that is exactly what I have been doing for ages. Works great.
Chris Adams ----- Original Message ----- From: "tom43004" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Wing hold down- bolt or band? > Ryan, > > By all means, go to a Lowes, Home Depot, or Sears Hardware and buy a > tap and drill set for less than $5. The popular sizes for wing > attachment are 1/4x20 and #8x32. Drill the hole in hardwood, tap it > with the tap, soak it with CA, and run the tap through again. I > guarantee that you'll use these taps a thousand times before you're > done modelling. I can't remember the last time I built an airplane > and DIDN'T use one. Gluing nuts and blind nuts will make you... > uh... crazy! > > Tom Siler > Columbus, OH > > P.S. They sell a set (Craftsman) for $19.99 that has six sized from > #4x40 through 1/4x20 of both drills and taps and comes with a case > and tap handle. It has every size you'll ever need for model > aircraft and hobby work. > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
