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   * [[techtalk:​ref:​tools030#​general_drilling_and_tapping|General Drilling and Tapping]]   * [[techtalk:​ref:​tools030#​general_drilling_and_tapping|General Drilling and Tapping]]
  
-Reaming is the process of cutting a larger hole to a specific diameter. ((oldmetal of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?t=51086)) \\+**Reaming**:​ \\ 
 +Reaming is the process of cutting a larger hole to a specific diameter. ((oldmetal of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/​30701-replacing-cam-cover?t=51086)) \\
 The purpose is to not only make the hole the correct diameter but also to align it and square it with the part that goes into it. \\ The purpose is to not only make the hole the correct diameter but also to align it and square it with the part that goes into it. \\
 This usually means aligning it with a hole, or bearing, opposite and at the other end of a shaft. \\ This usually means aligning it with a hole, or bearing, opposite and at the other end of a shaft. \\
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 The bushing is then inserted into the casting but, because of the nature of casting, it is not in exactly the right place both in horizontal position and axis angle. \\ The bushing is then inserted into the casting but, because of the nature of casting, it is not in exactly the right place both in horizontal position and axis angle. \\
 So, the bushing is made with a smaller diameter hole than is required to allow for the precise alignment by reaming. \\ So, the bushing is made with a smaller diameter hole than is required to allow for the precise alignment by reaming. \\
-Line reaming is the process of using additional support features found in the engine to help provide shaft alignment. \\ 
  
-====== Types of Reamers ======+**Line Reaming**:  
 +Line reaming is the process ​of using additional support features to help provide shaft alignment. \\ 
 +In this case of reaming cam bushings, it is the cam cover and its associated bushing that is used to "line up" the reaming tool. \\ 
 +The bushing hole in the right crankcase is cut to the correct size diameter, is properly located horizontally,​ and is cut square to the intended shaft axis. \\
  
-  * Reaming: ((oldmetal of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=51086)) +====== Types of Reamers =====
-    * The process ​of cutting a larger hole (to a precise measurement).  +  *  Flute spirals. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​160109-changing-out-cam-bushings-help-on-a-couple-of-questions-appreciated/​page3?​t=1717904&​page=3)) \\ All 3 reamers ​below are "right hand cut" meaning they all cut while being spun in the same direction as a drill bit. \\ Reamers come in different cuts as in straight, forward spiral, reverse spiral etc. Looking at the last one, you may think is cuts in reverse rotation but it does not.
-    * The purpose is to not only make the hole the correct diameter but also to align it and square it with the part that goes into it. +
-    * This usually means line reaming (aligning it with a hole, or bearing, opposite and at the other end of a shaft). +
-  * Line Reaming: ((oldmetal of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=51086)) +
-    * Line reaming is the process of using additional support features to help provide shaft alignment. In this case of reaming cam bushings, it is the cam cover and its associated bushing that is used to "line up" the reaming tool so that the bushing hole in the right crankcase is cut to the correct size diameter, is properly located horizontally,​ and is cut square to the intended shaft axis. +
-  *  Flute spirals. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1717904&​page=3)) \\ All 3 reamers ​here are "right hand cut" meaning they all cut while being spun in the same direction as a drill bit. \\ Reamers come in different cuts as in straight, forward spiral, reverse spiral etc. Looking at the last one, you may think is cuts in reverse rotation but it does not.+
     * Straight reamers are by far the least expensive to buy. It also makes holes that aren't true cylinders. \\ They can have a lobed wall shape. This lobing goes hand in hand with amount of material being reamed away. \\ In our case it's a small amount of removal so the lobing is also very small. \\ For us it's ok for pinion & #2. But a spiral is nicer albeit usually 2X the cost. \\ It's also fine for 1-3-4 if bushes have no oil groove in bore. \\ Grooves in bore need the gap bridging action that spirals provide. \\ This is where you need spirals.     * Straight reamers are by far the least expensive to buy. It also makes holes that aren't true cylinders. \\ They can have a lobed wall shape. This lobing goes hand in hand with amount of material being reamed away. \\ In our case it's a small amount of removal so the lobing is also very small. \\ For us it's ok for pinion & #2. But a spiral is nicer albeit usually 2X the cost. \\ It's also fine for 1-3-4 if bushes have no oil groove in bore. \\ Grooves in bore need the gap bridging action that spirals provide. \\ This is where you need spirals.
     * Forward Spiral reamers will give a truer (but not perfect) cylinder. \\ Forwards gives the lowest cutting forces = easiest to hand ream with. \\ But they can '​grab'​ into the work (like a drill sometimes does).     * Forward Spiral reamers will give a truer (but not perfect) cylinder. \\ Forwards gives the lowest cutting forces = easiest to hand ream with. \\ But they can '​grab'​ into the work (like a drill sometimes does).
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   - Jig bore reamer.   - Jig bore reamer.
-  - Chucking reamer. (this reamer ​has a chamfered which is a good choice for blind holes and typically used in a machining chuck)+  - Chucking reamer. ​\\ Chucking reamers are used in drill presses, turret lathes, screw machines, and other machine tools. They are also known as machine reamers. \\ It can be used by hand if you square the shank end with a grinder and you can use a socket wrench or tap wrench to turn it. \\ The shank is round or Morse taper and the cutting end of the reamer is ground with a 45° chamfer angle for easy hole entry. \\ (this reamer is a good choice for blind holes)
   - Bridge reamer. *this reamer has a lead in taper)   - Bridge reamer. *this reamer has a lead in taper)
-  - Hand reamer (this reamer has a lead in taper just like the bridge type although the taper is much shallower)+  - Hand reamer. \\ Hand reamers have a square portion at the end of the shank so the reamer can be turned by hand with an adjustable wrench or straight-handle tap wrench. \\ Most hand reamers have a slight taper at the cutting end for easy hole entry. \\ (this reamer has a lead in taper just like the bridge type although the taper is much more shallow)
   - Tapered reamer.   - Tapered reamer.
   - Shell reamer. (fits on an arbor)   - Shell reamer. (fits on an arbor)
  
-|1 thru 5 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1717904&​page=3))|6. Shell Reamer ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1717904&​page=3))|+|1 thru 5 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​160109-changing-out-cam-bushings-help-on-a-couple-of-questions-appreciated/​page3?​t=1717904&​page=3))|6. Shell Reamer ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​160109-changing-out-cam-bushings-help-on-a-couple-of-questions-appreciated/​page3?​t=1717904&​page=3))|
 |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​reamers_1_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​reamers_3_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​reamers_1_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​reamers_3_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
- +|A reamer cuts along its chamfer angle, \\ not on its outside diameter. ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​160109-changing-out-cam-bushings-help-on-a-couple-of-questions-appreciated/​page3?t=1717904&page=3))|Bridge and Hand Reamers have a starting taper that \\ is too long for blind hole work. Each has a different \\ starting taper angle. ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​160109-changing-out-cam-bushings-help-on-a-couple-of-questions-appreciated/​page3?​t=1717904&​page=3))|
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-|A reamer cuts along its chamfer angle, \\ not on its outside diameter. ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1717904))|Bridge and Hand Reamers have a starting taper that \\ is too long for blind hole work. Each has a different \\ starting taper angle. ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1717904&​page=3))|+
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 This reamer is specially designed for reaming the rocker arm bushings from 1957 to present. \\ This reamer is specially designed for reaming the rocker arm bushings from 1957 to present. \\
-It is the right length and cut to fit into the old bushing on one end of the rocker arm and ream the new bushing in the other end.+It is the right length and cut to fit into the old bushing on one end of the rocker arm and ream the new bushing in the other end. \\ 
 +It has flutes which actually turn to the left but it is a "right hand cut" tool. \\ 
 +Never turn it to the left while using it. \\ 
 + 
 +|  "​Jims"​ makes this reamer referenced to HD part number (94804-57). Use with a 12mm socket and wrench or a standard tap wrench. ((photos by Hippysmack)) ​ ||| 
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​jims_94804-57_rocker_bushing_reamer_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​jims_94804-57_rocker_bushing_reamer_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​replacing_rocker_arm_bushings_32_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| 
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 +===== Chucking Reamer ===== 
 +You can use chucking reamers to ream bushings on a Sportster. \\ 
 +But it is necessary to build or acquire a sleeve that slides over the shank portion of the reamer to keep center. \\ 
 +And that sleeve OD is inserted into an opposite end of the piece you are working on to establish center. \\ 
 +If it is necessary to control chip loss, an 8 flute chucking reamer will probably do better at holding chips than one with 4 flutes. \\ 
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 +This reamer sleeve was made for a 0.435" shank chucking reamer, by TPEHAK of the XLForum, from a 3D printer for use in reaming rocker arm bushings. ((https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​195784-replacing-rocker-arm-bushings/​page7?​t=2072192&​page=7)) \\ 
 +You can see how it is used below. The centering sleeve is slid onto the reamer shank and the assembly goes into an existing bushing in the rocker arm. \\ 
 +Then the reamer was chucked in a hand drill run at low speed to ream the new bushing on the other end. ((photos by TPEHAK of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​195784-replacing-rocker-arm-bushings/​page11?​t=2072192&​page=11)) \\ 
 +{{ :​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​cad_file_-_reamer_bushing_for_rocker_arm_by_tpehak.zip |Click Here to download the CAD file on the bushing}} \\ 
 +{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​replacing_rocker_arm_bushing_pic8_by_tpehak.png?​direct&​250|}} ​ {{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​replacing_rocker_arm_bushing_pic9_by_tpehak.jpg?​direct&​250|}} \\ 
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 +These reamer sleeves were made on a lathe to use a spare cam cover and it's existing bushings to ream new inner cam bushings in the case. ((photos by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM)) \\ 
 +{{techtalk:​ref:​tools:​cam_bushing_installer_23_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} {{techtalk:​ref:​tools:​cam_bushing_installer_47_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} \\
  
- "​Jims"​ makes this reamer referenced to HD part number (94804-57) ((photos by Hippysmack)) ​ || +{{techtalk:​ref:​tools:​cam_bushing_installer_43_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} 
-|{{:techtalk:​ref:​tools:​jims_94804-57_rocker_bushing_reamer_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:techtalk:​ref:​tools:​jims_94804-57_rocker_bushing_reamer_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|+{{techtalk:​ref:​tools:​cam_bushing_installer_44_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} {{techtalk:​ref:​tools:​cam_bushing_installer_51_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ​\\
  
 ===== Cam Bushing Reamers ===== ===== Cam Bushing Reamers =====
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 11/16" for #1 thru #4 cam bushings. \\ 11/16" for #1 thru #4 cam bushings. \\
  
-|  Cam bushing reamers ((photo by decman of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​postid=5016753)) ​ |+|  Cam bushing reamers ((photo by decman of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/general-area/​off-topic-general-discussion/​166860-this-week-in-my-shop/​page6?​postid=5016753#​post3644788))  |
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