Drilling angled holes in barrel for staple.

[FRJ]

I have to drill 4 holes in the underside of my barrel to install the staples in. They have to be on an angle and I'm looking for ideas on drilling on an angle without the drill walking. I have one idea but would like to hear more experienced ideas than my own. Frank

[Dphariss]

I have to drill 4 holes in the underside of my barrel to install the staples in. They have to be on an angle and I'm looking for ideas on drilling on an angle without the drill walking. I have one idea but would like to hear more experienced ideas than my own. Frank

Why at an angle?

Dan

[FRJ]

OK I have the staples and installation tools from TOW but my prints show the staples installed at an angle to secure them. I think I'm hearing that I can install them in a straight hole. If thats correct another problem is solved. Thank You very much for the help. Frank

[omark]

me thinks everyone puts them straight.    mark

[Birddog6]

The staking tool & the staples I have came are exactly like the ones TOW sell & they go in straight.  M O S T   important you figure the thickness of the metal there & also figure in the rifling groove depth as well.  Use a Drill Stop on the bit or a stop on a drill press. 
Many many many guys have drilled right into the barrel.........   not good.....

I prefer to use a carbide milling bit when I do one so it has a flat tip rather than a angled tip.

Keith Lisle