Tools: Crappy Camloc Drill Jig

[Skrud]

Purchased a MilSpec brand handheld drill jig for Camloc receptacles a few
weeks ago and used it for the first time today. What a piece of crap.

The "tool steel" bushing must not be hardened, as it wallowed out after 7
uses (14 holes). Junk, junk, junk. Going to have it hardness tested at work
tomorrow out of curiosity.

By comparison, I've used my ATI Industries nutplate drill jigs for years for
hundreds of holes with no problems.

The MilSpec tool was nothing but frustration after a few pieces. What a
disappointment. Beware.

Scott in Ohio

[JKimmel]

Skrud wrote:
> Purchased a MilSpec brand handheld drill jig for Camloc receptacles a few
> weeks ago and used it for the first time today. What a piece of crap.
>
> The "tool steel" bushing must not be hardened, as it wallowed out after 7
> uses (14 holes). Junk, junk, junk. Going to have it hardness tested at work
> tomorrow out of curiosity.
>
> By comparison, I've used my ATI Industries nutplate drill jigs for years for
> hundreds of holes with no problems.
>
> The MilSpec tool was nothing but frustration after a few pieces. What a
> disappointment. Beware.
>
> Scott in Ohio
>
>
You do not need a special tool to locate camloc receptacles. Drill a
7/16 hole (with a rotabroach or step drill). Insert the camloc
backwards into the hole and drill mounting holes. Remove camloc, debur
countersink paint and install.

--
J Kimmel

www.metalinnovations.com

"Cuius testiculos habes, habeas cardia et cerebellum." - When you have
their full attention in your grip, their hearts and minds will follow.

[cavelamb]

JKimmel wrote:

> Skrud wrote:
>
>> Purchased a MilSpec brand handheld drill jig for Camloc receptacles a few
>> weeks ago and used it for the first time today. What a piece of crap.
>>
>> The "tool steel" bushing must not be hardened, as it wallowed out after 7
>> uses (14 holes). Junk, junk, junk. Going to have it hardness tested
>> at work
>> tomorrow out of curiosity.
>>
>> By comparison, I've used my ATI Industries nutplate drill jigs for
>> years for
>> hundreds of holes with no problems.
>>
>> The MilSpec tool was nothing but frustration after a few pieces. What a
>> disappointment. Beware.
>>
>> Scott in Ohio
>>
>>
> You do not need a special tool to locate camloc receptacles. Drill a
> 7/16 hole (with a rotabroach or step drill). Insert the camloc
> backwards into the hole and drill mounting holes. Remove camloc, debur
> countersink paint and install.
>

There are some that are made to be installed like nutplates.

FWIW, I don't drill thru the jig. Just punch centers...

[Skrud]

Hardness of the insert came in at Rc 14. That's like dead soft steel.

"Skrud" > wrote in message
.. .
> Purchased a MilSpec brand handheld drill jig for Camloc receptacles a few
> weeks ago and used it for the first time today. What a piece of crap.
>
> The "tool steel" bushing must not be hardened, as it wallowed out after 7
> uses (14 holes). Junk, junk, junk. Going to have it hardness tested at
work
> tomorrow out of curiosity.
>
> By comparison, I've used my ATI Industries nutplate drill jigs for years
for
> hundreds of holes with no problems.
>
> The MilSpec tool was nothing but frustration after a few pieces. What a
> disappointment. Beware.
>
> Scott in Ohio
>
>

[cavelamb]

Skrud wrote:

> Hardness of the insert came in at Rc 14. That's like dead soft steel.
>

???

and it's sold as a drill jig?