Fork drilling - recommendations?

no.

fuck shit..
so whats my options then?

do i need a different fork if i want a front brake? i assume because of the shape of the fork drops that i cant use a clamp on?

Buy a different fork.

damn.. suppose i should have done a bit more research on his behalf, but alas its my first build. so i suppose you live and learn.

fuck knows what i'm gonna do with this leader fork though.

Although if you buy a drilled road fork, it will probably have a different rake and make the bike handle all funny.

Make sure whatever fork you buy has the same rake as the leader fork.

cheers gizmond, good to know.. i'll take the leader fork with me when i go looking.

its this fork by leader (don't ask.. his choice).

http://www.leaderbikestore.com/pd_i806tr_only_for_track_racing.cfm

I hate to say it, but were the block capitals stating "ONLY FOR TRACK RACING" not a little bit of a clue that it wouldnt be drilled/suitable for drilling?

probably, but the guy i'm building it for picked up the frame and fork on ebay ...so i kinda figured it would be straightforward after that.

I hate to say it, but were the block capitals stating "ONLY FOR TRACK RACING" not a little bit of a clue that it wouldnt be drilled/suitable for drilling?

I recon leader are missing a trick there.

ALSO SUITABLE FOR TRACK TRAINING

" No brake insert design for improved aerodynamics"

gizmond's on the ball

Take a picture of the crown front and back?

brucy - will do.
its at my parents at the moment so i'll do some pics when i pop back this weekend.

As above really....

Get an Easton EC90, ace forks. Can get one on ebay for around £100ish

Strong, light as fuck(carbon steerer) and already drilled and ready to go

I had these - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-2008-Easton-EC90-SUPER-LITE-Carbon-Road-Fork-1-1-8_W0QQitemZ250240524537QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item250240524537&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

I personally prefer the straight as oppose to the Aero shape

right a fucking quick answer needed... cuting carbon fork down, hacksaw will do yeah?

bump... answer the fucking question...now!!!!!

How to cut carbon steer tube cleanly

??

pif wicked ta... no masking tape no blade..will have to wait.

Lemme know what kind of blade you use and how you get on. I'll need to do this shortly also.

cut carbon steerer - Google Search

What about this? (very bottom)

Anyone drilled one of the newer Vigorelli forks ? It's got a brake hole, but covered at the front. Do I just need to push through the covering with a drill ?

This may seem obvious to some, but I have limited experience with power tools and combined with my natural cack handedness, I just wanted to make sure.

It might be worth a search as I recall the question being asked before. The answer, if I recall correctly, was that it pretty straightforward due to the forks being pre-drilled then covered up.

Yep it has a bit of filler under the paint, but already drilled.

Mark then drill a pilot hole from front.

Then go up to size.

Done.

(Maybe put tape over front to prevent paint cracking)

Cheers both, was just as simple as Ordinata suggested. No cack handed with a power tool mistakes either, which is always a bonus