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Yes 7 1/4 inch C-C is correct, I just didn't want someone have a minor variation and get upset because they were off a bit.

wasatch wrote:Yes 7 1/4 inch C-C is correct, I just didn't want someone have a minor variation and get upset because they were off a bit.

Understood! Y'all must realize drilling 3/8" holes in steel is not as eazy as wood. No forstner nor brad point bits for that task. Twist drill bits tend to wander!

To be accurate, I would drill a very small pilot hole, clamp the part to the drill press table, and then gradually increase bit sizes up to the final dimension by drilling through the previous hole.

I know you meant to say 1/2 inch holes.

wasatch wrote:I know you meant to say 1/2 inch holes.

So much for being 'very accurate'!

The Tormek BGM-100 mounted on the SS strip sander.

Nice application ! Belt sanders still make the best lathe chisel sharpener.
Paul