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After drilling the forward flanges of the armrests (sorry, no photos), drilling
the F-704Ks, removing all of that and setting them aside, I started working on
the step installation.
First thing was to locate the pilot hole. I didn't have a 1 1/2 inch hole saw
so....
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...I made a quick run to the local Sears Hardware store and bought the low-priced
option in terms of hole saws. This puppy cost just under $7.
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Getting ready to drill.
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I learned two things while drilling this first hole. One, my Sioux drill
didn't have enough torque. I had to switch to my cordless drill. Two, low
speed and relatively high pressure worked better than high speed and low pressure.
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I inserted the step into the side of the fuselage...
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...but the step seemed to bottom out on the baggage floor rib before I could
slide it all the way in.
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So I marked off about 3/16 inch and sawed it off with the hack saw.
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After the ring of scrap fell to the floor, I noticed this fella standing nearby.
Although he looked friendly enough, I captured him and let him outside. :-)
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