[TomG]

Many years ago, one of my most favorite jobs was as an apprentice electrician. I learned many, many valuable skills, but what I most remember from those days is you can do most anything with the proper tools, the proper knowledge, and the proper time. Drilling and tapping a hole isn't that difficult. Now drilling and tapping a hole in an exact spot might be something I would not be willing to invest the time and money in to do it myself. Generally speaking though, I would be comfortable drilling and tapping (in fact I'm installing a new mast gate and two eye straps this afternoon using drilled and tapped holes) if there were an appreciable tolerance for hole placement and a purchase of expensive equipment weren't required.

If it's got to be on the gnat's ass, I might pass. Same day, same way, I'm okay.