Can you use a power drill?

[ti-el_terall]

To drill the holes for the sink tube to mhs connecter? Whnever I try to drill holes they always never line up. And how would you mark the places where you want to drill? Like I know how but how would you mark it on the other side of the hilt?

[Firebird21]

Yes you can use a power drill, and although I’ve never used the Sink Tube Adapter, if I were to use it I’d put some masking tape on the MHS Adapter and trace out the end of the adapter (for a reference point) then the holes. Then you take the tape off and place it on the Sink Tube using the marks from the end of the adapter lined up with the end of the tube. You should then have the exact locations of the holes on the tape from the Adapter with which to drill your holes.


I hope that helps. I don’t always make sense. If you have any questions please do ask.

[Do-Clo]

I just drill and tap new holes

[Lord Maul]

if you want two holes opposite each other then just get a longer drill bit, clamp the adapter down, and then drill all the way through, that is assuming you have a drill press

[ti-el_terall]

Thanks firebird Il try that out.

Do-clo I meant linning it up with the sinktube adapter on the sink tube.

Pyle If i was asking if i could do it with a power drill i think it would be kinda obviouse i dont have a drill press.

[Do-Clo]

I knew that, but I still just drill and tap new holes, I insert the sinktube adapter and drill the holes where I want them.

[Firebird21]

Thanks firebird I'll try that out.

Glad I could help. Best of luck!

And don't forget to post pics!

[ti-el_terall]

I knew that, but I still just drill and tap new holes, I insert the sinktube adapter and drill the holes where I want them.

Do you mean not using the pre-drilled holes?

[Firebird21]

Do you mean not using the pre-drilled holes?

Yep, He just plops that thing inside the sink tube and drills new holes where ever he sees fit.

Works great if you have a Tap set. And you don't have to use the same hole configuration that's on the adapter. But it's less drilling if you use the stock holes.


Ether way should do you just fine.

[james3]

Ti-El I only have my Cordless DeWalt drill that I use to do that kind of work. While I have yet to do the sink tube adapter I have used several of the machined EL blade holders. Same rules apply, I have done both methods discussed above by Do-Clo and Firebird. My preference is to just insert the piece where I want it, drill and tap and be happy. Firebird has much more patience then me so the tape and measure thing I am sure works better for him then me.