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Subject: [Shop-talk] Helicoil in aluminum
From: Bob Nogueira <Bob@texmog.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:32:34 -0600
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I'm about to install a helicoil in an aluminum block.   The tap calls for
drilling a 21/64" hole.  Since it is aluminum should I drill the hole just a
tad smaller?  If so how much?

Thanks Bob Nogueira

(" Mr Gaskell, how much is a tad?".  --  " more than a smidgen and less than a
bit")
     ----The Patio Garage.  1963
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