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Posted: 1/17/2015 2:56:31 PM EDT

Hi All,

I tried to drill a small hole, 3/16 inch, on my castle nut with my household drill and so-called titanium point drill bit from Home Depot and it really failed. Is there anyone who has a drill press and can help me with this? Or if you could tell me how to accomplish this that would great too. I live around High Rock area.

Might as well ask it here too... Does anyone know where I can get car remote starters installed on my parents' 2002 Camry and 2004 Nissan Xterra for cheap? I asked couple shops and they quote me $250+ for each car.

Thank you.

Posted: 1/17/2015 3:20:15 PM EDT

[#1]

I cant really help, but Im just curious......Why did you try to drill the hole in your castle nut?

Posted: 1/17/2015 3:34:17 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a ergo grip f93 stock and it is too close to get the wrench out when it's tighten. It's even a bit closer than shown in the picture so I need to use the single hook wrench. Otherwise, it needs to be yanked out.

I can buy another stock and be done with it but I just don't want to give up.

Posted: 1/17/2015 3:39:00 PM EDT

[#3]

Try a center punch and then use a very small drill bit, then step up to the size you need.

Posted: 1/17/2015 5:23:00 PM EDT

[#4]

Use the single hook on one of the slots.
Should still work fine, but may be a pain if keeps slipping.
Have someone hold the lower, or use something to secure it from moving around.

Posted: 1/17/2015 5:40:10 PM EDT

[#5]

stupid question, can the stock be pulled out or is it pinned in the collapsed position

Posted: 1/17/2015 5:50:52 PM EDT

[#6]

I think the issue is the portion that is attached to the tube can not be moved.
The lower portion of the stock slides back and forward changing your LOP.

Posted: 1/17/2015 5:56:55 PM EDT

[#7]

.....

Posted: 1/17/2015 8:39:06 PM EDT

[#8]

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Try a center punch and then use a very small drill bit, then step up to the size you need.

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I lost couple small drill bits and I got a whole.

Thank you for the idea

Posted: 1/17/2015 8:40:43 PM EDT

[#9]

Quote History

Quoted:
I think the issue is the portion that is attached to the tube can not be moved.
The lower portion of the stock slides back and forward changing your LOP.

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You are correct. The top part cannot be moved and the hook is a little big for the spot therefore I need to drill. I got what I want.

Thank you for your inputs guys!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Need Help With Castle Nut

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