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| ====== REF: Tools - 151 ====== | ====== REF: Tools - 151 ====== | ||
| ====== 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. \\ | ||
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| + | 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. \\ | ||
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| + | |{{: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|}}| | ||
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| + | ====== 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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| |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:pin_vise_by_piniongear.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:pin_vise_by_piniongear.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | ^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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| - | ===== 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)) ^^^ |
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| - | 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)) ^^^ | ||
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| + | A larger hole saw can be used to remove the baffle, \\ | ||
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| + | |{{: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)) ^^ | ||
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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. \\ | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===== 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))^ | ||
