Tuning Pin Hole Reamers/Uprights

[Walter216@AOL.COM]

Terry:

I didn't realize we were talking about an upright.  I can think of 3 
approaches that have worked here:

1.  Ream with 4/0 bit.  If you can rig a drill press setup, it's better than 
doing it by hand.  In any case, keep the reamer cooled down however you can.
2.  Plug the block.  If you buy a really good plug cutter from Trendlines or 
Garret Wade, it's not that onerous of a task to make your own.  If you don't 
want to pull the plate, drill right through it & use pin bushings.
3.  Fill block with Epo-tek 301 from Epoxy Technologies and redrill.  Dries 
extremely hard & drills much like a hard wood-you tend to get curls & chips 
of material instead of powder as with most epoxies.  I have done this & gone 
in with 3/0 pins with good results.  It's about $35/qt. but is cheaper than 
plugs if cost is a factor.

Hope this helps.

WKC