I’ll keep the list updated. Just overcommunicate status - when you send it to the next person. Would be nice for the recipients to indicate when they are done and the die is available. Hoping the honor system works.
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Tracking # has been sent to @Jthoma930. Thank you again @ScorchedEarthMW for lending these out. They worked great and compliment the bar sink drains from lowes nicely.
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I followed your example on the XR table drains. It was pretty handy to cut neat, perfectly round holes with the XR. I hope to get it plumbed in this weekend.
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There is a list. If you still want it. Linked on this thread.
I made my own die on the plasma table by cutting some circles and rings out of 3/16 steel, stacking them and welding them together. Worked out good.
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I decided to do the install without the Dimple Die. It’s definitely lower than the factory drains…I like the result. I want to thank you for the offer of the dies, there should be more people like you that are willing to take the time to go out of their way like you did! Again, Thanks!!
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It’s awesome to see your creative solution to the XR drain issue. Sometimes, DIY ingenuity can make life a lot easier, especially for weekend warriors like you.
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Hey @Forevergem …can you clearly explain why you have foundation leaks on a forum for plasma cutters…
interested in what you have to say …
Really, new user unable to upload any attachments. 
My buddy just set up his pans on his XR and we used a 3D printed dimple Die set up for 1 7/8" bar drains.
Anyone looking to do the same email me and we’ll send you the 45mm hole saw and the dimple dies and the washers, bolt and nut you’ll need for your project, JUST PASS THE KIT ALONG WHEN YOUR DONE TO THE NEXT PERSON LOOKING TO DO THE SAME MODIFICATION.
Check out the Thingiverse link if you might be interested.
Im also in phoenix, any possibility the die is still available to borrow?
I made a swaging die for a 3.5" kitchen sink basket. I wanted some nice big drains that sat well below flush. I installed X4 in my XR and i am sure the die could do many more.
The dies were designed in Fusion, exported as a step file to Bambu Studio and Printed with 100% infill ABS on a X1C. The backing plates for also design in Fusion and cut on the XR from 1/4 mild steel.
I could post the files for this die if your interested.
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Plumbers putty, now that’s original Tin…
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Seem like the appropriate choice in this situation.
And for any folks out there that don’t know about plumbers putty here is a great link explaining it.
How to Properly Use Plumber’s Putty | Oatey.
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yes that would be awesome, thank you
I’d like to know why it isn’t sold in smaller containers. I never use more than one or two drain’s worth and then I have 80% of the container left. So I seal it up & save it for the next project. By the time that happens, the stuff is dried out because it never reseals as well as new and I need to buy a new container anyway.
I know this will happen but I can’t find it in me to just throw out the container after just one use. I have to let it age on the shelf until it’s no good and then throw it out. 
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Thats the same sickness I have also.
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Once I open a container I put it in a ziplock bag with the zipper top. It lasts a little longer but once it’s dried out it’s garbage.
The 14 oz can is the smallest they sell it in. They can almost get away with a 6 oz can or a 4 oz can though.
I hear you but it’s just not the way it’s packaged.
We can start a letter writing campaign to Oatey.
What I should do is package up the hole saw, the leftover container of putty, the dies and bolts into a box. It’s unlikely I’ll ever use them again and if I do need them again I can always just print and cut more.
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I buy the putty, use it right then and then just toss the rest. It never lasts here in Phoenix for very long in the heat and dry air. I get mine at Ace Hardware, they have smaller containers then the big box stores.
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Let me know when / where you post those dimple files, Think i should be able to get printed this weekend and installed sometime next week.