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I have 2 extra K8 TBs to practice on, and I feel confident that I can do it well.
Here's what my plan is; I took the butterfly out, and have access to a drill press, so I figured a tool store would have some kind of bit that I can put into the drill press, and drill it out. I have a boring kit from Harbor Freight that's made for wood that is 65mm. I think I can make it work with the drill press (If I can't find a boring tool). I started with a battery powered drill, and it started to cut, but a drill press would work much better, of course. If it doesn't turn out perfect, I can wrap sandpaper around something the same diameter, and sand it smooth. Then I'd cut the slot in the shaft wider that the butterfly goes into, and make a 68mm round piece for the butterfly, and shave the sides to 67mm so it's ovalised, and sits correctly in the bore. Then, I'd mark, and drill the holes to connect it to the shaft. Then I'd hourglass the shaft.
What do you think?