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walthers' stamping plant kit: loading dock roof holes?

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Posted by doctorwayne on Monday, April 30, 2018 9:55 PM

Walthers Stamping Plant, about the only Walthers building kit that I have which is built pretty-much according to the instructions.....

...as it was just the right size for that lot located right next to the edge of the (modelled) world.

Wayne

 

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Posted by zstripe on Monday, April 30, 2018 4:17 PM

j. c.

go to the local welding supply shop and get a tip drill 

 

I have this exact one....from the 80's and still does a great job!....

http://www.weldingandcutting.com/Lincoln-Electric-Drill-Tip-Set-p/KH534.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_ZrXBRDXARIsAA8KauRLL3FIByQVx_17oUUCk6q4pMHVWPa0vBnVuxUm3_Pw3IDvR3jg290aApPaEALw_wcB

Take Care! Big Smile

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Posted by DigitalGriffin on Monday, April 30, 2018 12:21 PM

Stamping kit?  Which kit is this?

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Posted by maxman on Friday, April 27, 2018 11:50 PM

caboose63
I have a pin vise but does only drill holese for #70 to #80

Which brand pin vise do you have, and does it have changeable collets?  Many pin vises have a double ended collet, with another double ended collet stuck in the other end.  That combination covers all the sizes from 60 to 80.  If you can change the collet on the tool you have, getting another collet will be less expensive that buying a complete set.

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Posted by doctorwayne on Friday, April 27, 2018 11:46 PM

I don't recall having to drill any holes for that kit, but it's been some time since I built mine...

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Posted by j. c. on Friday, April 27, 2018 11:34 PM

go to the local welding supply shop and get a tip drill 

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walthers' stamping plant kit: loading dock roof holes?
Posted by caboose63 on Friday, April 27, 2018 9:58 PM

I have a walthers stamping plant kit and wonder what pin vise is best for drilling holes for the side awnings above the loading dock doors. I think the instructions say use a #60 drill. I have a pin vise but does only drill holese for #70 to #80. Is mascot tools a good company to use pn vise? If so which of their pin vises use #60 drill bits and onward?

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