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12-24-2013 12:40 PM #61
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12-27-2013 01:48 PM #62
Well with xmas finally done and dusted i can get back into the workshop, heaven !!!
I got straight back onto the drilling of the axle that I had already started, all went well but I came across 1 hole that just won't drill no matter what I try !!! Its like a hard vein in the steel, I tried a brand new milling cutter but it just dulled the cutting edges, had it on the last one of these axles but managed to get all the holes done, I'm gonna pop to the machine shop tomorrow and see if my mate Brian has something to do the last hole.
This is the bit that won't drill
.Last edited by roadster32; 08-23-2014 at 01:40 AM.
Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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12-27-2013 03:10 PM #63
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That is some nice work! That's pretty crazy it won't drill. It'll be interesting to hear what he says on how to cut it. I've had semi axles that we had to drill for aftermarket air ride kits and we had these problems. We took the axles down to a shop that had a laser and they took care of them. That is not an option for this poor guy.Ryan
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12-27-2013 03:20 PM #64
Back when I was installing overhead cranes in factories or where ever they sent me we would occasionaly have that happen with the steel base plates. It was almost always with foreign steel. Seems there would be COAL in the steel you couldn't even torch it out with out much difficultyCharlie
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12-28-2013 01:19 AM #65
We are going to try a carbide drill this morning guys, fingers crossed it will do the job
.Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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12-28-2013 07:53 AM #66
Well Steve, if Brian can't get it for ya have your sign painter buddy paint a hole. With his talent it should be a snap!Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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12-28-2013 09:14 AM #67
Or just fill in the matching one on the other endCharlie
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12-28-2013 09:15 AM #68
that's what I was thinking also-------------
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12-28-2013 10:33 AM #69
Ah guy's have Faith! This is Steve we are talking about, he's resourceful and always figures these things out, making stuff way over our heads seem easy! Maybe drill int in stages with different diameter bits as he goes up in size?" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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12-28-2013 12:11 PM #70
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12-28-2013 12:13 PM #71
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12-28-2013 12:15 PM #72
Thanks for the vote of confidence Steve, The other holes are drilled in various size stages but this one just wipes out the drill edges.
.Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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12-28-2013 12:18 PM #73
Steve, is it feasible to apply some very localized heat to that hole center area without affecting the overall strength of the I-beam, and would that perhaps help?Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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12-28-2013 12:22 PM #74
Well the machine shop is shut today so the hole in the axle will have to wait, I've being getting bits and pieces made so when a bit of decent weather comes by I can attack this with a vengeance and get a rolling frame together in a day, Today i made up the firewall mounted brake pedal assembly.
Its all 1/4" BMS, could of got away with 1/8" but it just doesnt have the look.
Heres the main bracket
Next spun up a phosphor bronze bush for the pedal pivot. Pedal is 1/4" BMS but with a 1/8" BMS stiffener, makes it into an I beam
Heres the finished assembly, had to use the master cylinder of my 26T project as the one I ordered hasn't arrived yet.
.Last edited by roadster32; 08-23-2014 at 01:42 AM.
Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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12-28-2013 12:24 PM #75
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