Drilling Disaster

[having_wandered]

My #44 drill bit is now prominently painted red at the base.

Apparently I own another slightly larger black bit! I did not enjoy finding this out after I drilled out the axle slots on a couple of finished cars!

Lesson learned the hard way!

[*5 J's*]

My #44 drill bit is now prominently painted red at the base.

Apparently I own another slightly larger black bit! I did not enjoy finding this out after I drilled out the axle slots on a couple of finished cars!

Lesson learned the hard way!

Been there done that. Using different sized axles I have different bits for regular and oversized axles - have used the wrong bit before - bummer

[Stan Pope]

IMHO, "best practice" is to drill a test hole in scrap stock and shove your axle into it! If the axle fits, you're in! If not, you get a free "do over."

[having_wandered]

IMHO, "best practice" is to drill a test hole in scrap stock and shove your axle into it! If the axle fits, you're in! If not, you get a free "do over."

Definitely advice worth heeding! Luckily was able to correct with baking soda and superglue!

[Stan Pope]

IMHO, "best practice" is to drill a test hole in scrap stock and shove your axle into it! If the axle fits, you're in! If not, you get a free "do over."

Definitely advice worth heeding!

Yes! And sometimes I remember to do it that way!