David Mark 2,452 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thought this photo might help some of the newer guys. I will be doing a basic conversion and I am slowly but surely gathering the parts. Still a couple more I would like but I think I have all I need to begin as soon as time allows. Wish me luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWho 10 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 nice pic. is the rustoleum high heat black, flat, gloss or what? i got some regular rustoleum semi gloss and it looks a little to shiny.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 nice pic.is the rustoleum high heat black, flat, gloss or what? i got some regular rustoleum semi gloss and it looks a little to shiny.. Matte Black. Looks very similar to the factory finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Young 175 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Nice! Isn't it fun when those packages start arriving and you can just see how the conversion is going to flow?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I blew out 2qty 3/16" cobalt drill bits on my last one, better get at least one of those on the "DIY" kit list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gkcf 8 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I used regular bits. Rub some bee's wax on them before you drill and it'll eat through the rivets like butter. No bullshit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdeitch 32 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I used regular bits. Rub some bee's wax on them before you drill and it'll eat through the rivets like butter. No bullshit. +1 Old machinist's trick! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belt fed frog 56 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 wax lube or solid crisco both are old machinist tricks and both work wonders, two rivits ,one bit and it is still razor sharp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWho 10 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 wonder if my wife would notice holes drilled in the bottoms of her candles? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 BTW I used plenty of wax, and some cutting oil too,.. I blew out 2qty 3/16" cobalt drill bits on my last one, better get at least one of those on the "DIY" kit list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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