I purchased a Sillan 16610 case from Alibaba.

[Raymond]

Serial number starting with m would indicate this would be a 2007 or 2008 ,meaning there should be a engraveing on the Rehaut , trying to figure that out if I am correct or wrong ?

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Serial number starting with m would indicate this would be a 2007 or 2008 ,meaning there should be a engraveing on the Rehaut , trying to figure that out if I am correct or wrong ?

There is an engraved option if that’s what you want.

 

[Raymond]

There is an engraved option if that’s what you want.

Engraved on lugs but not the rehaut?

 

[Karbon74]

Engraved on lugs but not the rehaut?

Rehaut and lugs
Check the pics

 

[trash3939]

Serial number starting with m would indicate this would be a 2007 or 2008 ,meaning there should be a engraveing on the Rehaut , trying to figure that out if I am correct or wrong ?

Originally, M number 16610 is stamped on the rehaut.

In this case, it is a replica.
ARF had some with and without engraving on the rehout.

It is not accurate.
JKF, for example, has a 5513 case with 1680 engraved on it.

 

[Caboose]

Rehaut and lugs
Check the pics

If only we could get a drilled lug option...

 

[Raymond]

Originally, M number 16610 is stamped on the rehaut.

In this case, it is a replica.
ARF had some with and without engraving on the rehout.

It is not accurate.
JKF, for example, has a 5513 case with 1680 engraved on it.

Thanks sir appreciate it . Trying to figure the best case for 16610 build after my 5513 on the way from jkf.

 

[bowtiefanatc]

If only we could get a drilled lug option...

There are a few people who drill

 

[Raymond]

There are a few people who drill

Nice job

 

[Caboose]

There are a few people who drill

Would love to know your techniques and what tools you use for this!

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Would love to know your techniques and what tools you use for this!

Dremel with 0.8mm bit from the inside of the lugs to get the pilot hole. Then 1.25mm from the exterior with a small drill press with high speed.

 

[Caboose]

Dremel with 0.8mm bit from the inside of the lugs to get the pilot hole. Then 1.25mm from the exterior with a small drill press with high speed.

For the initial Dremel bit, how are you getting the bit to come out straight and not at an angle? Tight fit between the lugs!

 

[bowtiefanatc]

For the initial Dremel bit, how are you getting the bit to come out straight and not at an angle? Tight fit between the lugs!

Tape the back of the case, make sure the chuck doesn’t hit the lug. It will be a slight angle. That’s why I use a 0.8mm bit, it reduces the angle. Then you widen the hole with the 1.25mm from the exterior.

 

[Caboose]

Tape the back of the case, make sure the chuck doesn’t hit the lug. It will be a slight angle. That’s why I use a 0.8mm bit, it reduces the angle. Then you widen the hole with the 1.25mm from the exterior.

That makes sense, thank you! I'll have to practice on some AliX cases to get this down.

 

[bowtiefanatc]

This is the drill press that I use

Amazon.com

 

[trash3939]

This is the drill press that I use

Amazon.com

I use the same thing.

Drilling through holes in a rug this way is not difficult once you get used to it.

 

[Pinion Minion]

This is the drill press that I use

Amazon.com

That little press has enough power to do the job? Good to know!

 

[bowtiefanatc]

That little press has enough power to do the job? Good to know!

It doesn’t have to do with “power”. It goes up to 9000 rpms which is really what helps.

That and cutting oil and fresh bits.

 

[Karbon74]

When you come down into the pilot hole, do you start with the bit in contact? Or clear and down?

 

[bowtiefanatc]

When you come down into the pilot hole, do you start with the bit in contact? Or clear and down?

Clear and down. Don’t start in the hole.