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craigdiver

posted on 16/4/17 at 08:54 PM Reply With Quote
Reaming taper on sierra hub

Needing to ream the sierra front hubs to accept the maxi ball joints. I have read the axminster reamer was the tool for the job but is no longer available. How have you got round this or do you have one you could sell to me?

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craigdiver

posted on 17/4/17 at 04:55 PM Reply With Quote
Am I the only one to have used sierra hubs with maxi ball joints? :-(





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posted on 17/4/17 at 07:43 PM Reply With Quote
You should be able to buy a taper reamer if you know the angle seems unlikely that they are unavailable however if they are you will be able to get something close sharpened to the correct angle. Try Raynor Tool Sharpening Services. They would make you one if you asked nicely....££££
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paulc

posted on 17/4/17 at 08:52 PM Reply With Quote
The taper angle your looking for is 7.15 degrees

may also be refered to as 1.5 inch taper per foot, or a 1 in 8 taper.


I got one from a US company called XKUT. However it wasnt particularly locost.

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craigdiver

posted on 17/4/17 at 09:07 PM Reply With Quote
Brilliant info, thanks - I'll post up with what I end up with,

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Charlie_Zetec

posted on 17/4/17 at 10:27 PM Reply With Quote
I had one that I used on a spare set on my uprights, but as per the instructions when passed on to me, I forwarded it onto another member on here for use. Unfortunately I don't know where it ended up, as it was passed around a lot!

I did find out later that a company called Chadwick & Trefethen do a reamer to the correct 7.15 degrees - check out their website, as you ma be able to order one from them for the job.





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craigdiver

posted on 25/4/17 at 09:06 PM Reply With Quote
These are not cheap. The cheapest I can find is from the USA for around $80 plus carriage and duty. Tried Scottish Kitcars but they only want to sell me a pair of pre-reamed sierra hubs for £275+Vat.

Anybody know of somewhere in the UK that I could send them to to be reamed? Got to be cheaper than buying my own reamer.

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ste

posted on 26/4/17 at 04:28 AM Reply With Quote
I have one you can borrow if you can pay the postage each way. unless you're going to Stoneleigh,

Mine is the Axminster one, so hand turned

u2u me if you're interested

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jps

posted on 26/4/17 at 05:18 AM Reply With Quote
There was a similar post on here a few months ago - i think someone from Procomp in Birmingham posted to say they could do the reaming.
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craigdiver

posted on 13/5/17 at 10:12 AM Reply With Quote
Ste, very grateful for sending me up the reamer but not getting good results at all (and it is very hard work and nowhere near the depth it has to be), using the reamer with some good quality cutting fluid but not getting a smooth taper. Going to stop with the hand reamer (before I wreck my hub) and get the professionally done.

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[Edited on 13/5/17 by craigdiver]





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40inches

posted on 13/5/17 at 02:57 PM Reply With Quote
You need to do it by hand, putting your body weight into it, and turn it slowly keeping a constant pressure.
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big_wasa

posted on 13/5/17 at 04:45 PM Reply With Quote
I've done a few sets and the hardest bit was keeping it square. I can't see how it would cut like that if doing it by hand ?
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craigdiver

posted on 13/5/17 at 05:36 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
I've done a few sets and the hardest bit was keeping it square. I can't see how it would cut like that if doing it by hand ?


The reamer I was lent looks not to be as sharp as is could be, some of the cutting surfaces not as sharp as others.





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ste

posted on 13/5/17 at 06:04 PM Reply With Quote
Looks like you're not putting enough weight behind it. Mine started to look like that then i was told to properly lean on it and go slowly so it doesn't bounce

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craigdiver

posted on 13/5/17 at 06:14 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ste
Looks like you're not putting enough weight behind it. Mine started to look like that then i was told to properly lean on it and go slowly so it doesn't bounce

[Edited on 13/5/17 by ste]


Got blisters on my hand from this attempt! Reamer will be in the post Monday Ste, think going to leave this to the professionals!





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dan8400

posted on 25/9/17 at 08:25 PM Reply With Quote
Hi everyone

I am now in a position where I need my Sierra hubs reamed.

The tool seems to be very expensive.

Any ideas where I can get it done.

Or would someone on here do it for me. I would obviously pay for the service.

Thanks
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craigdiver

posted on 25/9/17 at 08:41 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dan8400
Hi everyone

I am now in a position where I need my Sierra hubs reamed.

The tool seems to be very expensive.

Any ideas where I can get it done.

Or would someone on here do it for me. I would obviously pay for the service.

Thanks
Dan


Matt at procomp done mine, username on here is procomp

I tried almost everything before getting the help from Matt.





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dan8400

posted on 25/9/17 at 08:43 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks Craig





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Simon

posted on 25/9/17 at 10:00 PM Reply With Quote
For info should anyone else in the south east need this info, I got mine done by Car Builder Solutions - they did it by hand while I waited and charged about a tenner - though this was about 12 years ago. Might be worth ringing them to see if they can still do it before travelling
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big_wasa

posted on 26/9/17 at 10:38 AM Reply With Quote
Your welcome to pop over Sunday afternoon and use mine Dan.
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nick205

posted on 26/9/17 at 10:54 AM Reply With Quote
MK did my Sierra front uprights for me when I collected my kit from them. IIRC they had a pillar drill setup with a jig to hold the upright.

You could ask a local engineering company if they've got a suitable reamer and are happy to do it for you. Few beer tokens should probably see it done easily enough.

I'm all for owning tools for the job, but once done I can't see you needing the reamer again!

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big_wasa

posted on 26/9/17 at 11:07 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
MK did my Sierra front uprights for me when I collected my kit from them. IIRC they had a pillar drill setup with a jig to hold the upright.

You could ask a local engineering company if they've got a suitable reamer and are happy to do it for you. Few beer tokens should probably see it done easily enough.

I'm all for owning tools for the job, but once done I can't see you needing the reamer again!


Easy. There are plenty of people on here that build more than one.

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procomp

posted on 26/9/17 at 11:09 AM Reply With Quote
Hi. If anyone wants the job doing just give me a ring or msg on the Fb page. ive got a proper jig etc.
I dont charge for the job just return postage unless willing to travel.

https://www.facebook.com/Procomp-motorsport-376574512390043/

Cheers Matt

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big_wasa

posted on 26/9/17 at 11:23 AM Reply With Quote
Even better. And done by Mat it will be perfect.
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dan8400

posted on 26/9/17 at 11:32 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by big_wasa
Your welcome to pop over Sunday afternoon and use mine Dan.


Very kind offer. Might just take Matt up on his. I pass through Birmingham area quite a lot.

I appreciate both your offers

Thanks
Dan





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