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MG TD TF 1500 - Drilling TD Glove Box Trim Screws

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There are 32 2# chromed slot heads that secure the trim to the glove box & to the glove box door. There was some discussion as to the best way to drill these holes vertically in a newly made dash. A Dremmel & a drill with a right angled head were both suggested. As I possess neither & couldn't see the sense in buying a tool just for this job, my solution was to use what I had to hand. In my set of metric taps & dies I have a small chuck for use with the smaller taps. It was too large to secure the 1/16" drill bit, however by using 4 panel pins in the chuck, I was able to trap & tighten the bit & then drill the holes by hand. See pic. Nifty huh? Cheers
Peter TD 5801

P Hehir

Clever. I have a couple of those handles but never thought of using them like that. I've always wanted a right-angle battery drill and would have used your project as an excuse to go to the nearest big box store and get one. When I start on my dash I'll not let that opportunity be lost. Jud
J K Chapin

I guess I'm the opposite. If I have a good excuse to buy a tool I will.

It always ends up that I WILL use it afterwards on other projects so it has always been worthwhile.
L Rutt

Where there is a will, there is a way - good improvisation Peter. Cheers - Dave
D W DuBois

Good idea Peter. Gotta go with Larry,though - I've used my 90 degree Dremel more times than I can count since that project. Did some holes in a furnace duct last night and it was just the tool I needed. Jud; Measure the head on a full sized right angle drill before you buy. Many are too big for the task. Dan
Dan Craig

Thanks guys. Should also have mentioned the other factor. I'm resource rich but thanks to the money pit cash poor... Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

and I thought I had the only M/P
W. A. Chasser Jr

Ha... you've never had a real "Money Pit" until you've had a *boat*. A 'boat buck' is $100, since virtually nothing costs less than that.

(Trust me, I know... in addition to the 5 LBC's, I have [he said, breathing deeply and praying for God's mercy] 5 boats!)

And Peter, that's a pretty slick solution - one I'll definitely remember!
Kevin McLemore

This thread was discussed between 23/10/2014 and 24/10/2014

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