Hello Sam, In the May 1985 issue of the PTJ there is a very good diagram and instructions for a drill press base (pg. 14) Written by Jack Krefting and credits given to Cliff Geers and the late John Kohl. I have used this method for many years, with the fitting and installation of the block, without the tuning pin holes being drilled. I find the method rather easy with little chance for error and much more consistent than hand drilling. Mark Ritchie RPT Cols. OH In a message dated 97-03-01 15:35:09 EST, you write: << Thanks for the tip, Les. Especially using a drill bit to dummy mark the centers. Obvious, but overlooked. I will try and use a drill press in the future, but unsure how to modify it to accomodate the wider sections of the block. Any ideas on that? Regards, Sam >> <<Do you drill the block mounting screws before this step or along with the pin holes? I'm thinking of one or more of the mounting screws being off a little and pulling the block away from the plate flange creating future instability>> Warren D. Fisher
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