Stainless steel tube.....holes need drilling

[harstonwood]

As above....I have a length of SS tube 1 1/2 diameter, and i need two oval holes machining out for cable outlets top and bottom, and one 1/4" hole drilling for the base

They need to be accurate hence not doing myself!

I am really struggling to find anyone two do the small job!

I have the tube, and the drawing (all in imperial) and am seeking someone to do the job in North Staffs/cheshire area or London Heathrow area

Its a backstay radar pole

Anyone got a contact?

Thanks

 

[VicS]

As above....I have a length of SS tube 1 1/2 diameter, and i need two oval holes machining out for cable outlets top and bottom, and one 1/4" hole drilling for the base

They need to be accurate hence not doing myself!

I am really struggling to find anyone two do the small job!

I have the tube, and the drawing (all in imperial) and am seeking someone to do the job in North Staffs/cheshire area or London Heathrow area

Its a backstay radar pole

Anyone got a contact?

Thanks

Look around local industrial estates for a small engineering workshop. The 1/4" hole will be easy. Just need a pillar or bench drilling machine and a decent HSS ( or cobalt) drill bit. I guess the oval holes will need a milling machine

 

[harstonwood]

Thanks VicS
Two local companies ....one wanted £90 the other £110
Shocking really for three holes!
Will have to drive around Stoke-on-Trent and peruse the light industrial units!

 

[colhel]

I can do it for you but I'm in Dorset.

 

[colhel]

Just a thought but if you either email me or post your a pic of the drawing here, I may be able to explain the high quote you got or suggest a cheaper method for you.

 

[lw395]

What gauge is the tube?
I have enlarged holes very handily using a carbide burr in a dremel.