My first job!

[Dabbler]

I was thinking a press fit insert in softer steel might be appropriate...

 

[woodchucker]

use a 2 flute tap.. it will be stronger , less prone to break.
if you need a bottom tap, grind the tip off after sending it as far as you dare.

 

[Brento]

I don’t think it will be to difficult. I will find out when i drill it. If it seems to take some pressure to drill then i will weight my options but it doesnt seem to be that hard

 

[Brento]

Job finished and packed for in the morning. Customer was happy with what he has been seeing on my page and the photos i sent him. We settled on a rate and he was happy. I could not tap the hole bc i didnt have a 3/8-24 but he was fine with that. He said he will tap it when he gets it. I told him i can order one and maybe have it friday. Partial my fault as i didnt look into the threads sooner but that was an add on to the job.