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====== Drills, Bits and Accompaniments ====== | ====== Drills, Bits and Accompaniments ====== |
| See also in the Sportsterpedia: |
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====== Left Hand Drill Bit ====== | * [[techtalk:ref:genmsr11|Cutting Oils, Soaking Oils and Lubes]] |
| * [[techtalk:ref:tools030#general_drilling_and_tapping|General Drilling and Tapping]] |
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| ====== 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. \\ |
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))^ |
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| ====== 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. \\ |
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====== Pin Vise ====== | ====== Pin Vise ====== |
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. \\ |
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* 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))^ |
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| * 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). |
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^ Hand held pin vise with reversible jaws for bigger drill bits ((photo by Hippysmack)) ^^^ | ^ Testor hand held pin vise with a reversible collet for bigger drill bits ((photos by Hippysmack)) ^^^ |
====== Hole Saw ====== | ====== Hole Saw ====== |
A hole saw is not just used for door knob installation. \\ | A hole saw is not just used for door knob installation. \\ |
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^ Drilling out exhaust baffle with a hole saw and extension. ((photo by bboerst31 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=792768)) ^^^ | ^ 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)) ^^^ |
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A larger hole saw can be used to remove the baffle, \\ | 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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1172778)) ^^ | ^ 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 ====== | |
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| ====== 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. \\ |
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===== 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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