Rocket Fausto light modification

[ashcroc]

Understood, and I was actually just in the process of hosting two photos to add in here. Sorry, just a bit frustrated with this whole thing and the pictures will help show why lol.

Thanks.

EDIT: Just posted 2 pics above, thanks.

Looking at the first pic, I suggest you get some better quality drill bits.

[Just4747]

Looking at the first pic, I suggest you get some better quality drill bits.

I figured that must be the problem. I'll have to get cobalt bits for SS I guess. Thanks.

[MediumRoastSteam]

As per the clear translucent plastic, glass, acrylic or whatever you are going to use: i suppose a dot of superglue or suitable adhesive (silicone sealant even?) near the edges would just do the trick nicely.

[Just4747]

As per the clear translucent plastic, glass, acrylic or whatever you are going to use: i suppose a dot of superglue or suitable adhesive (silicone sealant even?) near the edges would just do the trick nicely.

Great, thanks!

[Stu]

I figured that must be the problem. I'll have to get cobalt bits for SS I guess. Thanks.

Yes, I was going to suggest Cobalt bits, and try and get from a reputable manufacturer.

Also look up the recommended drill speed for stainless steel and/or the plate thickness being drilled.

[Norvin]

Use a center drill to start the hole.

[spoxehub]

That's an impressively bent bit. A+ for effort.

[Just4747]

that's an impressively bent bit. A+ for effort.

[Just4747]

Alright so I got some cobalt bits and eventually with a few different bits, made a hole by drilling slow with high pressure like I read.
Only thing is, the fairly small single hole I made barely allows any LED light through to the PF holder.

I wish OP was here so he could show a pic of exactly where/what he drilled in his. I feel like if I just made more similar holes around the one, it wouldn't help much. Maybe I have to now take a larger bit and enlarge the existing hole instead..

Any suggestions? I wish I could just remove/replace this overkill SS plate and use something else, but I guess they put it there for a reason.

[ashcroc]

Alright so I got some cobalt bits and eventually with a few different bits, made a hole by drilling slow with high pressure like I read.
Only thing is, the fairly small single hole I made barely allows any LED light through to the PF holder.

I wish OP was here so he could show a pic of exactly where/what he drilled in his. I feel like if I just made more similar holes around the one, it wouldn't help much. Maybe I have to now take a larger bit and enlarge the existing hole instead..

Any suggestions? I wish I could just remove/replace this overkill SS plate and use something else, but I guess they put it there for a reason.

Gradually use larger drill bits to increase the size. Now you have a hole to guide you, the drill bit should cut a bit better.