Originally Posted by
stevec
ESMILLER,
I have just completed most of the wood working for the JGRO special. I got to tell you that drilling and tapping all thoses holes is a real pain. I have been tempted on many occasions to just drill pilot holes and use course drywall screws. (Cheaper and easier).
I haven't added up all my recipts yet but figure I have about $30 worth of bolts and washers in it. However, now that it's all done, Im glad I used the bolts instead of screws as the machine has be taken apart many times for adjustment, modification and painting and the bolts make re-alignment much easier that screws.
A word of advise is to not drill the mounting holes for the pipe adjustment blocks or steppers until you have the blocks made and the steppers purchase. Use them as a templete to drill the mounting holes LAST.
Good luck with your build.
Steve