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Old 11-15-2012, 06:29 PM   #28 (permalink)
astra74
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Originally Posted by WesternStarSCR View Post
It will require me to acquire a different drill bit, a tap, and a tapping handle, and soem sort of lubricant (I read olive oil works well tho). And of course, time to tap 20 holes.

Versus... drill, file, put in screws, done?
I would definitely choose tapping. It's a cleaner assembly, more OEM style. As for the time for tapping, you also have to consider the time you need to file 20 spots for the nuts. I allways use olive oil when tapping, work's like a charm.
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