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 ====== REF: Tools - 151 ====== ====== REF: Tools - 151 ======
 ====== Drills, Bits and Accompaniments ====== ====== Drills, Bits and Accompaniments ======
 +See also in the Sportsterpedia:
  
-====== Left Hand Drill Bit ======+  * [[techtalk:ref:genmsr11|Cutting Oils, Soaking Oils and Lubes]] 
 +  * [[techtalk:ref:tools030#general_drilling_and_tapping|General Drilling and Tapping]]
  
 +====== Left Hand Drill Bit ======
 Yes, there really are left hand drill bits. \\ 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 usually special order. You wouldn't see them in the normal hardware sections of chain stores. \\
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 Most of the time the bolt will heat up some from drilling it. \\ 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. \\ 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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=3&t=1836654)) \\+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)) \\
  
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-^Left Hand Drill Bit ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=3&t=1836654))^+^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))^ 
 + 
 +====== Pilot Point Drill Bit ====== 
 +These bits have a built in 'center bore' on the end. \\ 
 +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 ====== ====== Pin Vise ======
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 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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?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 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)) 
  
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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))^
  
-====== Center Punch ======+\\
  
 +  * 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).
 +
 +|{{: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|}}|
 +^  Testor hand held pin vise with a reversible collet for bigger drill bits ((photos by Hippysmack))  ^^^
 +
 +====== Hole Saw ======
 +A hole saw is not just used for door knob installation. \\
 +Used in conjunction with a drill extension, it can be used to drill out the baffle in your exhaust (if so desired). \\
 +
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 +^  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, \\
 +
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 +^  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. \\ A center punch is crucial in helping to ensure a drill bit doesn't wander or walk off when starting a hole. \\
 +
 ===== Manual Type ===== ===== Manual Type =====
 Standard center punch used with a hammer to spike a dimple in the workpiece. \\ Standard center punch used with a hammer to spike a dimple in the workpiece. \\
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-^  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))  ^^^+^  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))  ^^^
  
  

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