JRammit Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 This has been on my to do list for a long time, finally got around to it and figured id share Until now ive just used split shot sinkers as ballast weights, theyre surprisingly consistent in weight (down to a few hundredths of a gram), but got tired of my ballast and hook hangers fighting for hardware space Here i was trying to make 2 cavities each of the sizes i use the most, 1/16 oz and 1/8 oz... i got as close as i could using drill bits of the same diameter and the actual split shots themselves to set the stop nut on the drill press... i was off by a couple tenths of a gram on each size, but ill take it The picture is pretty self explanatory... super glued a few nails with points cut off for keys, then started each hole with a brad point bit and finished the depth with standard bits (using split shots for measurement as mentioned).. hook hanger eye inserts drilled out with 5/32" brad point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIR Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 why not use the other side too so you can get 8 in one go..! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Thats a good idea.... wish i woulda thought of that before i wrote down the weights and sizes in that space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
