DA-50 drill jig question...
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DA-50 drill jig question...
I would like to know what size drill bit needs to be used to drill props for the DA-50, and if you don't have a drill press what is the best way to keep the drill jig in place while drilling.
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RE: DA-50 drill jig question...
If you have a drill jig you can drill it with a drill, while the prop is in a vise. My vise has hard rudder gribs. As to what size bit I can't remember but find the one that fits the jig holes. I make sure to get the engine against compression and line my prop up at the 2:00 position, which makes flipping easy.
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RE: DA-50 drill jig question...
I think a #7 .201 is as big as you would want to go if you had to go that big.
After I get one hole drilled I use a extra drill bit in the hole I just drilled to keep the jig from rotating while drilling the other holes.
After I get one hole drilled I use a extra drill bit in the hole I just drilled to keep the jig from rotating while drilling the other holes.
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RE: DA-50 drill jig question...
Put your drill jig on the back end of the prop, lay the face on a piece of wood so the exit hole is clean.
The bolt size is 5mm, just drill the first hole then put one of the bolts through it, etc.
The bolt size is 5mm, just drill the first hole then put one of the bolts through it, etc.