Full Version: Mounting on Plaque

From: deeb (DEBRIPPETOE) [#1]
 18 Apr 2007
To: ALL

Anyone have any great ideas on how to mount an old Dentist's drill onto a wood plaque. The drill is about 3/8" in diameter and 5-6 inches long. This for a Dentist who is celebrating 25 years of service. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. They like the looks of the walnut and alder plaques.

Thanks

EDITED: 18 Apr 2007 by DGL

From: Mike (MIKEN) [#2]
 18 Apr 2007
To: deeb (DEBRIPPETOE) [#1] 24 Apr 2007

I would probably drill one small hole in the plaque, wrap the drill with very fine wire and use a pin or small nail to wrap the wire around on the back of the plaque.

From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#3]
 18 Apr 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#2] 18 Apr 2007

Or drill two small holes near each other, wrap a wire then twist it on the back. The holes will be hidden by the deadly instrument.

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#4]
 21 Apr 2007
To: deeb (DEBRIPPETOE) [#1] 24 Apr 2007

Deep,

I would drill and tap the back side of the dental drill, which will allow you to tightly fasten this device to the plaque from the back side with the proper length screws. I would also add a thin bead of adhesive on the back side of the drill for added security.

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EDITED: 16 Oct 2010 by DATAKES

From: Mike (MIKEN) [#5]
 21 Apr 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#4] 22 Apr 2007

Dave:

That, I'd pay to see.

From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#6]
 22 Apr 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#4] 22 Apr 2007

That answer raises the idea of using RTV Silicone for mounting.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7]
 22 Apr 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#6] 23 Apr 2007

Harvey,

That will work for lightweight items, but heavier objects tend to work their way loose.

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#8]
 22 Apr 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#5] 22 Apr 2007

It does certainly depend on the alloy composition, etc., but I've been successful doing this with many different metals.

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EDITED: 16 Oct 2010 by DATAKES

From: Mike (MIKEN) [#9]
 22 Apr 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#8] 22 Apr 2007

I've done a bit of that as well but I have a feeling that the tool steel will be formidable.

If you can do it it is the best option, minus the adhesive. A material called Loctite put on the threads will suffice.

I would also be concerned about time and overall job cost.

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