Samuel
TVWBB Gold Member
Thanks Bruce. This will be 1st attempt at ever doing this mod. I started one on my Silver A previously but luckily, I found a frame piece for that one and did not need to attempt it.
Silver C, Green.
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LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
Samuel, they work like a regular drill. Really all they do is they're VERY stable and don't "walk" around. So you start it out slowly and it will give you a nice centering point. Then follow up with a good drill bit and just drill out as desired. My old pal (retired tool and die maker) turned me on these. I needed to drill a hole in a hard steel shaft one day to install a roll pin on a lawn mower. I was actually able to hand drill a perfectly placed hole(s) in those shafts by starting with this and switching over. If you want to know what a feat that was. Take a polished steel shaft (like a steel axle), and try to drill a 1/8" hole in free hand.
These bits truly give you super powers with a drill
These bits truly give you super powers with a drill
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Emerald Member
Never used that type of bit before.
that’s sounds pretty not fun!!I was actually able to hand drill a perfectly placed hole(s) in those shafts by starting with this and switching over. If you want to know what a feat that was. Take a polished steel shaft (like a steel axle), and try to drill a 1/8" hole in free hand.
These bits truly give you super powers with a drill
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
It actually was ezpz with that drill bit. I'll tell ya, they are so handy. Drilling out a cook box bolt? Boom, start with the the centering drill, need something precise? Boom, start with centering drill. You'd be amazed how useful they become
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Emerald Member
They are kind of similar looking to a spot weld cutter. What I hate when drilling cast is how easy it cuts if there’s any bit walking
Samuel
TVWBB Gold Member
Put on some new casters to prevent the grill from sinking into the ground while I worked on it, since the others were broken.
I removed the side burner and NG manifold. I posted the manifold in Buy, Sell and Trade forum if anyone needs it.
I received the tool recommended by Larry today, but I still have to order some reverse thread bits to see if I can get out the burner screws.
I removed the side burner and NG manifold. I posted the manifold in Buy, Sell and Trade forum if anyone needs it.
I received the tool recommended by Larry today, but I still have to order some reverse thread bits to see if I can get out the burner screws.
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
Honestly I would not even bother with trying to reverse those screw remains out. Gonna make yourself crazy and maybe do more damage to the fire box. I'd follow up with good quality twist bit, then insert some decent stainless self tapping screws and don't forget the NeverSeize.
Bruce
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
JB Weld High Heat will fix that up.
Samuel
TVWBB Gold Member
Thanks Bruce.
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
Between the broken screws and the hole, here's where I throw in the towel on that cook box. I can pick up another Silver B any day of the week for less than $50.
Samuel
TVWBB Gold Member
Yes Steve,
I have come to that conclusion also. I am debating on just buying him a New one. I priced one today @ 274 bones plus tax and ship.
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
This is why that's a bad idea.
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Emerald Member
It may not be a bad box to try it on tbh. If you make it worse all you are out is a little time. If this is the kind of thing you haven't done, a little practice never hurts.
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
I am with Cody. Why not give it a good shot? If it fails, you at least gained some good experience.