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 ====== Drills, Bits and Accompaniments ====== ====== Drills, Bits and Accompaniments ======
-===== Center Punch =====+See also in the Sportsterpedia:
  
-A center punch is crucial in helping to ensure a drill bit doesn't wander or walk off when starting a hole. \\ +  * [[techtalk:ref:genmsr11|Cutting Oils, Soaking Oils and Lubes]] 
-==== Manual Type ==== +  * [[techtalk:ref:tools030#general_drilling_and_tapping|General Drilling and Tapping]]
-Standard center punch used with a hammer to spike a dimple in the workpiece. \\+
  
-|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:center_punch_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:center_punch_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:center_punch_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| +====== Left Hand Drill Bit ====== 
-^  Center punch for making drill bit pilot holes  ^^^ +Yes, there really are left hand drill bits. \\ 
 +They are usually special order. You wouldn't see them in the normal hardware sections of chain stores. \\ 
 +  
 +They are used in the machine shops to get difficult bolts out. \\ 
 +Most of the time the bolt will heat up some from drilling it. \\ 
 +The heat helps it turn loose and then the left twisting pressure from drilling would turn it right out. \\ 
 +You would find them some place like McMaster-Carr (or machinist supply stores). ((Graywolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-drivetrain/sportster-motorcycle-transmission-clutch-primary-secondary-drive/171143-help-with-stripped-screw-heads-chain-inspection-cover/page3?page=3&t=1836654)) \\
  
-==== Automatic Type ==== +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:left_hand_drill_bit_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
-An automatic center punch doesn't need a hammer to make a center hole. \\ +^Left Hand Drill Bit ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-drivetrain/sportster-motorcycle-transmission-clutch-primary-secondary-drive/171143-help-with-stripped-screw-heads-chain-inspection-cover/page3?page=3&t=1836654))^
-This makes it a good alternative on plastics where a spike from a standard punch might crack it. \\ +
-It's spring loaded. Position it where you want a center and push it toward the workpiece. \\+
  
-|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tail_light_repair_3_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tail_light_repair_4_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tail_light_repair_5_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}| +====== Pilot Point Drill Bit ====== 
-^  This punch was used to make a tail light mod for broken factory mounting studs ((photos by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=737035))  ^^^ +These bits have a built in 'center bore' on the end. \\ 
-===== Pin Vise =====+It cuts center first and the fluted cutter comes in to cut the primary hole. \\ 
 +This helps to keep the bit from wandering and keep the hole centered throughout the cut. \\ 
 + 
 +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:3-16_pilot_drill_bit_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:3-16_pilot_drill_bit_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
 + 
 +====== Pin Vise ======
 A pin vise is made for holding tiny drill bits. \\ A pin vise is made for holding tiny drill bits. \\
 Some are made to be chucked into a standard drill and others are hand held standalones. \\ Some are made to be chucked into a standard drill and others are hand held standalones. \\
  
- +  * This is an Albrecht JO30 pin vise for 0-1/8" diameter bits. The cost is upwards of $250. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/124964-starting-with-mikuni-carb/page6?t=1251451&page=6)) 
-  * This is an Albrecht JO30 pin vise for 0-1/8" diameter bits. The cost is upwards of $250. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1251451&page=6)) +
- +
  
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-^Pin vise made to fit into a regular drill chuck ((photo by piniongear of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1251451&page=6))^+^Pin vise made to fit into a regular drill chuck ((photo by piniongear of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/124964-starting-with-mikuni-carb/page6?t=1251451&page=6))^
  
 +\\
  
-===== Left Hand Drill Bit =====+  * This hand held one has a swivel head and was purchased at Hobby Lobby for about $10. ((https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Hobbies-Collecting/Tools-Blades/Swivel-Head-Pin-Vise/p/25368)) 
 +  * Comes with two double-end collets to hold a range of drills from #80 (.0135) to #30 (.1285).
  
-Yes, there really are left hand drill bits. \\ +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:pin_vise_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:pin_vise_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:pin_vise_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
-They are usually special order. You wouldn't see them in the normal hardware sections of chain stores. \\ +^  Testor hand held pin vise with a reversible collet for bigger drill bits ((photos by Hippysmack))  ^^^ 
-  + 
-They are used in the machine shops to get difficult bolts out. \\ +====== Hole Saw ====== 
-Most of the time the bolt will heat up some from drilling it. \\ +A hole saw is not just used for door knob installation. \\ 
-The heat helps it turn loose and then the left twisting pressure from drilling would turn it right out. \\ +Used in conjunction with a drill extension, it can be used to drill out the baffle in your exhaust (if so desired). \\ 
-You would find them some place like McMaster-Carr (or machinist supply stores). ((Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=3&t=1836654)) \\+ 
 +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:hole_saw_and_drill_extension_1_by_bboerst31.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:hole_saw_and_drill_extension_2_by_bboerst31.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:carb:drilling_exhaust_baffle_3_by_bboerst31.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
 +^  Drilling out exhaust baffle with a hole saw and extension. ((photo by bboerst31 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/95136-nightster-stock-baffle-mod-comparison-video-inside?t=792768))  ^^^ 
 + 
 +A larger hole saw can be used to remove the baffle, \\ 
 + 
 +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_baffle_1_by_flak_monkey.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_baffle_2_by_flak_monkey.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
 +^  Removing an exhaust baffle with a hole saw. ((photo by flak monkey of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/120277-my-version-of-gronks-silencer-mod-with-some-vids?t=1172778))  ^^ 
 + 
 +====== Center Punch ====== 
 +A center punch is crucial in helping to ensure a drill bit doesn't wander or walk off when starting a hole. \\ 
 + 
 +===== Manual Type ===== 
 +Standard center punch used with a hammer to spike a dimple in the workpiece. \\ 
 + 
 +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:center_punch_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:center_punch_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:center_punch_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
 +^  Center punch for making drill bit pilot holes  ^^^  
 + 
 +===== Automatic Type ===== 
 +An automatic center punch doesn't need a hammer to make a center hole. \\ 
 +This makes it a good alternative on plastics where a spike from a standard punch might crack it. \\ 
 +It's spring loaded. Position it where you want a center and push it toward the workpiece. \\ 
 + 
 +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tail_light_repair_3_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tail_light_repair_4_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:tail_light_repair_5_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
 +^  This punch was used to make a tail light mod for broken factory mounting studs ((photos by biknut of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-electrical/sportster-motorcycle-lighting/90823-tail-light-repair?t=737035))  ^^^
  
-|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:left_hand_drill_bit_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
-^Left Hand Drill Bit ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=3&t=1836654))^ 
  
  

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