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Summary: Learn how holes are drilled to ensure proper assembly of a new prosthetic limb with expert tips on how to make artificial limbs in this free online prostheses video clip.
Tony Kapechuk is an Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician with over eight years of industry experience. He has spent three years at a prosthetic lab, Scheck & Siress, another three at...read more
"TONY KAPECHUK: Hi, my name is Tony. And on behalf of Expert Village, I'll be showing you how to turn this check socket into a laminated definitive prosthesis. We'll be using a 3/8" drill bit to drill out the four holes from the cap screws. Now, we'll use the half-inch drill to drill out the center hole which will allow the plunger to go all the way through. Now, we'll go back to our machine room and we'll flatten off the bottom surface. We'll have to flush off the bottom to ensure our pyramid sits flat."
eHow Article: Drilling Holes for Proper Prosthetic Leg Assembly