Jig for drilling holes for grab irons?

[tomstockton]

I'm looking for a jig for drilling holes for HO scale grab irons; no matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to get them lined up properly. I've tried a few searches, but haven't found anything. That doesn't mean it isn't there, it just means I haven't found it...

If anyone knows of such an item, I'd sure appreciate knowing where I can get one!

Thank you!

Regards,
Tom Stockton

 

[kc5gxl]

And your wish was my command!

http://www.blmamodels.com/cgi-bin/w...ue.htm&t=main.blue.htm&categories=01001-00010


GT Dan

 

[blvdbuzzard]

Here are two of them

http://www.amazon.com/BLMA-Models-Scale-Drill-Templates/dp/B000Z5ZPJG

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/176-4500

If you get them, use them to drill holes in some heavier brass to save the original so you can use it again and again.


Buzz.

 

[tomstockton]

Thanks for the replies!

I notice they are labeled EMD and GE; will these work for freight cars as well, or do diesel engines have different vertical spacing than freight cars?

Thank you!

Regards,
Tom

 

[waltr]

And if any of those great jigs are not correct for the car you are building then make your own jig.
Here is a tutorial on how to make a jig:
https://www.labellemodels.com/straight-grab-irons-p-1222.html?osCsid=uangagor7m0arec3ce9ppmhlc4