Review: IWC QD MICRO MOUNT-N-SLOT as installed into a MOE

[LowSpeed_HighDrag]

I stuck one of these in a CAR handguard today. It worked out great.

I remember in Boot Camp, we used to slap those A2 hand guards off every time we had drill. Are you worried about those HG's poppin off?

[sdcromer]

Just installed mine in the mid length MOE handguards. Followed the guide on page 1 and it was easy peasy!!!

[SomeOtherGuy]

Question: I see several references in this thread to using a Forstner type drillbit, which is a fairly specialized woodworking bit (most often used for drilling holes that do not go completely through the workpiece). I have complete sets of twist drill bits (the common style) and spade bits (a common wood drill style for larger holes) and may even have a 1/2" solid carbide bit floating around. Is there a benefit to using a Forstner bit instead? I'm planning to use a drill press rather than a handheld drill if it makes a difference.

[Hmac]

Is there a benefit to using a Forstner bit instead? I'm planning to use a drill press rather than a handheld drill if it makes a difference.

You could probably get by with a standard twist bit in a drill press. The forstner bit is just more precise and makes a neater hole IMHO. Mine was about $5 at my local True Value.

[MOUNT-N-SLOT]

Question: I see several references in this thread to using a Forstner type drillbit, which is a fairly specialized woodworking bit (most often used for drilling holes that do not go completely through the workpiece). I have complete sets of twist drill bits (the common style) and spade bits (a common wood drill style for larger holes) and may even have a 1/2" solid carbide bit floating around. Is there a benefit to using a Forstner bit instead? I'm planning to use a drill press rather than a handheld drill if it makes a difference.

Here's what we use in a drill press at the slowest speed with some fixturing... http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0333598&ucst=t

Forstner works best with a hand held. Several customers scraped their hand guards using other methods / bits.

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