R clips for knock on knock off wheel hubs
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Perhaps a carbide spade drill would work for you. I use them on hard steel. Works best with Tap Magic EP-Xtra cutting fluid .
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RichardH
AKA The Mad Hat Man
I have tried Cobalt drills with no success. Thanks for the link, but carriage from the US is a killer.
Richard, Sorry didn’t know you were on the other side of the pond. Carbide bits are much better than the cobalt bits on hard steel. Hopefully someone over there can steer you to a supplier.
Regards. Brian
Regards. Brian
I’ll get a picture tonight and show you the difference.
Regards Brian
Regards Brian
The top picture is of a carbide Masonary or brick bit. It has a piece of carbide brazed or silver soldered on to a twist drill. It is commonly used in hammer drills or hand drills.
The next pictures are of a solid carbide spade drill bit. They are usually only 2-3 inches long. When used with the previously mentioned cutting oil you can drill through damn near anything. I used 3/8 bits just because you can see the difference easier. I know your pins are much smaller than that.
If I can help get them to you in anyway, please PM me.
Regards Brian
Several suppliers listed in the UK, per Google.
Regards Brian
solid carbide spade drills in the UK - Google Search
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The tap magic is available in the UK also.Perhaps multiple places, but here is one.
www.u-buy.co.uk
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Interesting Brian.
If using those style of bits in steel, what speed do you normally run them at?
Ryan, it really depends. Usually 3-400 rpms is a good speed. It needs good lubrication and pressure. No pecking or the carbide will chip. If you go very deep, I usually drill 1/8”, then blow the chips out. Then relubricate the hole and start again.
The supplier of the bits will usually advise you on speeds if you inquire.
Regards Brian
The supplier of the bits will usually advise you on speeds if you inquire.
Regards Brian
RichardH
AKA The Mad Hat Man
Well! I did itI must have broken 4 or 5 drill bits though in the process and had to sharpen them every 5 minutes., but I managed the last 2 hubs after a couple of days work (spread over a fortnight, because of waiting for replacement carbide drills).
not a job I wish to repeat, but thanks for all your help, in particular, Brian.
not a job I wish to repeat, but thanks for all your help, in particular, Brian.
Richard, glad success finally headed your way !!!
Regards Brian
Regards Brian
