Sarge Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Do I need the special 3/32 left hand drill bit to do a good install of an ejector? If just doing this one can I do it with a file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I think for the ease with which the drill bit works, it is worth the $2-$4 cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I think for the ease with which the drill bit works, it is worth the $2-$4 cost. +1 works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Be gentle with the drill as it WILL break. Sharp drill, high speed and slow feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hello: I mark the ejector pin with a small scriber and use a Dremel with a tapered carbide burr to make the cut. I cut it when the ejector is removed. Some ejectors are harder than others so the drill bit is not the best way I think. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well, the drill bit seems iffy and it's more like 8 bucks.lol I have rat tail files I'll try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Sarge, you can use a regular right hand twist drill from the left side. You just have to make sure the ejector is clamped to the frame, or tightly held down. I like to use solid pins instead of roll pins, so the drill makes for a perfect fit with absolutely no ejector wiggle. If you are using it on hard ejectors like EGW's, go slowly and gently. Edited January 20, 2016 by zzt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hello: I mark the ejector pin with a small scriber and use a Dremel with a tapered carbide burr to make the cut. I cut it when the ejector is removed. Some ejectors are harder than others so the drill bit is not the best way I think. Thanks, Eric I agree. Break the bit and you have a real BIG problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've broken the bit. You simply drill from the other side and then drive the old bit out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Man, this is more work than it's worth I believe. The groove in the leg was easy. I just used a file. Now I have to narrow it by filing and sanding the side and top since it won't fit in the slide channel. Then I have to contour the back of it to match the slide. Then touch that up with some paint or cold blue. Then tune the length and ejection pattern. Glad I have all weekend to mess with it! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 ZZT, where do you get the solid pins? what size? is it the 3/32? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 kimberacp, I get the solid pins for 1911s in the EGW pin sets. You can also get the pins only at brownells. SVI has solid ejector pins for $3.64. They don't list the diameter, but I'll bet they have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsk Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I tried the drill bit method, and broke the bit. I just got the call from my local gunsmith that they can get the broken part out. Now I'm screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Woodsk, maybe not. I once broke a Dawson left had bit when drilling an ejector from the right side. I switched to a right hand bit and drilled CAREFULLY from the left side. As soon as I was through I removed the bit and drove the busted bit out with a punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsk Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Woodsk, maybe not. I once broke a Dawson left had bit when drilling an ejector from the right side. I switched to a right hand bit and drilled CAREFULLY from the left side. As soon as I was through I removed the bit and drove the busted bit out with a punch. that is worth a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It's a 10 minute job with a round needle file. Install the part, mark with a punch, file a half round in the part. If you're worried about filing in the right place, start a little high and file a little at a time until you can get the pin through (should be a tight fit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okw Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 It's a 10 minute job with a round needle file. Install the part, mark with a punch, file a half round in the part. If you're worried about filing in the right place, start a little high and file a little at a time until you can get the pin through (should be a tight fit). Yep, that's pretty much my method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 It's a 10 minute job with a round needle file. Install the part, mark with a punch, file a half round in the part. If you're worried about filing in the right place, start a little high and file a little at a time until you can get the pin through (should be a tight fit).Yep, that's pretty much my method. Just don't hit it with the punch too hard or you will peen metal and the ejector will have a difficult time to come out to file the groove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I just installed one, I installed the ejector,then I used a 3/32 drill bit to mark the ejector where I needed to cut. The problem with using the bit is that only half of the front ejector post is visible in the retaining pin hole, this drives the drill bit into the side of the hole opposite of the post because the post is round. I just used the bit to mark the post, then I pulled it out and used my dremel to cut the slot. I started a bit above the mark, test fit, see where I needed to cut and just rinse repeat until I could get the pin through with a tight fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalTeacher Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I also snapped off a left hand bit in the ejector pin hole. I managed to get the bit out and just used a normal 3/32 bit and held the ejector down tight to the frame. Turned out just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Do it like Eric using a cut off wheel in a Dremel. Place ejector on the outside of the frame and mark so you know where to cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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