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    Received my new Chip detector from Amazon.
    Made from stainless steel and has a strong magnet. Perfect size and length. 14mm x 1.5
    A good buy at $9.99 considering the Rotax aluminum one is $86.46

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW5RBXHL...fed_asin_title


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    Hi Brett,

    FWIW, it doesn't appear to be drilled for safety wire. I suggest that it would be a good idea to drill the head for that.
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    Agreed and already done. Stainless was easy to drill.
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    Stainless is easy to drill? (Said not I.)

    What was your trick/technique? A very serious question on my part. I've never had a good experience drilling stainless. Good on you.

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    I use a center-punch, a new (sharp) drill bit and some light machine oil. A low speed is better, so you don't generate any access heat.
    "Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle

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    Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint

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    Thanks Brett, I'll give it a go the next time I'm up against SS.

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