For you handy gunsmithers out there, I’m looking to drill and tap a few CZ steel frames for optics mounts.
Gunsmiths are busy with deer season and I am always game to pick up new skills.
I have a Makita cordless drill and I bought a drill press adapter thing and a bench vise.
I ordered a boatload of drill bits and a couple tap sets with some cutting oil.
I’ve heard tips that include mounting the taps in the drill and then hand spinning back and forth so that it doesn’t shift or wobble.
I plan on trying to “punch” a divot to set the hole to start the drilling and using small bits and increasing slowly. I’ve heard these frames are pretty stout.
Any general words of wisdom or advice for me? Things to watch out for? Tools that are handy?
Thanks in advance!