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Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by brandon533b, May 23, 2009.

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  1. Jun 4, 2009
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    A center drill should work fine.
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    If not you can use a small 1/8" diameter ball endmill.
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    With each of these you only spot the hole about a 1/16" to 1/8" deep and then change to the proper drill bit.
     
    Mcruff, Jun 4, 2009
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  2. Jun 4, 2009
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Center drills as pictured are exactly what I used (didn't know they were centerdrills, I got them at my local tool shop ,York Tool Warehouse).
    I used them to drill each hole through. Ran the press fairly slow, used plenty of lube.
     
    lynn, Jun 4, 2009
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  3. Jun 4, 2009
    Ggg

    Ggg Member

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    Very nice dividing head you have there blevisay.
     
    Ggg, Jun 4, 2009
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  4. Jun 4, 2009
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    Well, sure, if you have access to a Bridgeport and a dividing head, do it yourself! But I don't, and I don't have a drill press, or a place to put one. I'll ask on the local 4x4 board if there's any CO shops that can do it.
     
    Rondog, Jun 4, 2009
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    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    I am willing to bet it can be done with an old rearend and a drill press.:)
     
    blevisay, Jun 4, 2009
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    Lifesgoodhere

    Lifesgoodhere Like 6 Jeeps isn't enough

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    Why not make a jig out of some 2X4s and c clamps. Center punch each hole and use the regular electric drill (I would use a powerful one) and work on the floor. May take longer, but should get the same results.

    I have a BIG drill press in my shop I am going to use, but for those less privileged, you really still can do it yourself, with out one.
     
    Lifesgoodhere, Jun 4, 2009
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  7. Jun 4, 2009
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    There's another option here too. Switch to disc brakes. No problemR)R)
     
    nickmil, Jun 4, 2009
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    There's also me and I have plenty of spare time right now and could use a little extra cash!!!:D
     
    Mcruff, Jun 4, 2009
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  9. Jun 5, 2009
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Ding, Ding, Ding, we have a winner!R)
     
    nickmil, Jun 5, 2009
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    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    You're obviously NOT a fat old man with two bad knees, are ya?

    Now that's an idea....PM coming.
     
    Rondog, Jun 5, 2009
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