Popular Post gee-dub Posted May 29, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 We all make solutions for our shops. When we need to thread things T-nuts or threaded inserts work well on the receiver end. I use bolts for making a stud. I had already gotten though the first few steps before I realized I should probably share this so you see 1/4" holes instead of 1/16" holes; sue me. In this case I am making a couple of mounting locations for a Veritas tool rest. I mark the spots that I want the studs with an awl. I drill a 1/16" through hole so I have a matched layout on both sides. The picture shows the 1/4" hole but let's not dwell . I use the 1/16" hole on the bottom to position a 7/16" Forstner. This is for a 1/4" hex head. I take the dimension from the distance across the flats of opposing hex surfaces. If you use a different hex head size you will want a Forstner that reflects that dimension. It does need to be a smaller dimension than the distance between two opposite points on the hex head, n'est-ce pas? I counterbore enough for the hex head to set well below the bottom surface. I then drill a through hole (1/4" in my case) to allow the bolt. I slip the bolt I will be using through from the bottom, add a washer or two and a nut on the top. I tighten these pinky-tight. I then use a wrench to hold the head of the bolt steady so it will not spin and destroy the material I am trying to sink it into. I tighten the nut from the other side and the head is forced into the hole. The points of the hex head lock the bolt's rotation. I keep the wrench in place until the head goes beyond flush. I then sink the head a 1/16" or so. You can add some epoxy or CA glue at this point but I have unglued versions that have been in service for many years without issue. Here is how I will be using these. I have a pair of mounting posts in front of each wheel plus the Tormek bar off to the side. Pardon the yellow rubber band. I couldn't hold the jig and snap the pic at the same time. At any rate it will live on the metal shelf unit next to the sink. I plan a sharpening station to replace the shelf unit but . . . still percolating. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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