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Re: [GMCnet] How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317321 is a reply to message #317320] Wed, 10 May 2017 09:41 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Or you can use som cheap 1/8" plywood and make a template with that. Get
close and move the holes as needed to install then mark them well when
installed to have a template for the real panel.

Sully
77 eleganza 2
Seattle
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 7:32 AM Michael Bozardt wrote:

> I like the dowel idea-if I can find dowels small enough. Maybe at a model
> aircraft shop. Easier to cut and insert than cutting off sheet metal screw
> heads.
> I have posted this question because I experimented on another GMC first
> and missed the screw holes. I fill them on the FRP with silicone before
> painting. Doesn't look too bad but I know it's there.
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