Hi
inside the mini is ....
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A bit messy bit i know whats there and where to find it, before I stored all my router bits there and zip lock bags in the sys4 for the biscuits and worktop connecters.This was a pain as they rip and fiddly putting everything back at end of job.In there are some other fixings for making jigs on the fly. But now I use a separate Systainer 1 for Router bits
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Keeps every thing from getting chipped also can see if anythings missing. I need to find a way to store the longer router bits flat, thats why I left the space in the middle.
The jig was assembled with machine screws.
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I drilled and tapped the plastic. The key is using sharp drill bits, keep the revs low as the swarf will melt binding the drill bit.
If this happens try and go in reverse or gently heat the plastic and back the drill bit out.
To make the threads I use a cordless and a starter tap as the bevel is guided by the pilot hole.
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Drill on low gear, Do a bit as you feel resistance go in reverse and come out and clear the tap. Keep going until you have the thread depth you need.
You must stop before you reach the thicker non threaded part as this will bind in possibly cracking the plastic or on more ductile plastics the thread will be striped. Practice where it not critical I do Aluminium the same way. For most setups M6 is good enough any smaller and it becomes fiddly as the tap threads are finer and clog up. Try A bit of oil if the swarf is not moving out easy, but it makes a mess. Try and use Dry PTFE spray.
Hope that helps [wink]
