Has anyone come up with a Fool-proof method for drilling pin holes in scales, one which results in a blade that is easily centered?
I am restoring a Boker and the blade is giving me fits. It didn't help that I was trying to pin it after having been awake for almost 24 hrs, but even after sleep it was still kickin my asp. I haven't tested the blade yet to see if it is bent, will do that tomorrow.
But it still occurs to me that I haven't developed a great method for drilling the holes to ensure proper alignment. I usually drill the scales while taped together, hoping I am getting a perfectly straight and square hole(because the scales are rounded)
Other times I have tried drilling the scales separately, laying the flat portion on the drill press base, but this can lead to mis aligment also.
Any experts with a fool-proof method for a fool?