jeffw
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posted on 30/12/13 at 08:47 PM |
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44mm hole into a 47mm hole
I have two 44mm holes in the bodywork of the Phoenix which need to be 47mm. What is the collectives thoughts on what is the best and cleanest/neatest
way to do it....?
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gregs
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posted on 30/12/13 at 08:53 PM |
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a big step drill if you need to keep the centre...
is it Steel or Grp?
[Edited on 30/12/13 by gregs]
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HowardB
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posted on 30/12/13 at 08:53 PM |
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In grp? a rasp file.
wont take too long.,.. or you could get a bit of round wood and wrap it in P40 paper. The bigger diameter the wood the neater the job.
hth
[Edited on 30/12/13 by HowardB]
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Ben_Copeland
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posted on 30/12/13 at 08:58 PM |
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I'd use my die grinder with small barrel sander or grinding stone.
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Wheels244
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posted on 30/12/13 at 08:58 PM |
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Piece of ally - Drill your 47mm hole in it - clamp it centrally over your 44mm hole then use rotary flap wheel in a drill and gently take it out the
edge of the alloy hole - voilà nice round resized hole.
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jeffw
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posted on 30/12/13 at 09:11 PM |
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Thanks for the suggestions....Do they do a stepper that big? It is GRP and right in the nose of the car.
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britishtrident
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posted on 30/12/13 at 09:18 PM |
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If it is GRP then a 40mm dia drum style flap wheel in the end of drill , very cheap to buy in tool shops or ebay, but 6 times the price from
B&Q.
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stevebubs
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posted on 30/12/13 at 10:16 PM |
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conical piece of wood with sandpaper wrapped around it...
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GOJO
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posted on 30/12/13 at 10:37 PM |
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Hole saw drill the pilot hole in a piece of wood and clamp behind in the centre then drop the hole saw drill bit into the pilot hole .
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renetom
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posted on 31/12/13 at 08:09 AM |
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Hi
I have a 47mm hole saw (Starrett Type)
If you are not too far away you can borrow it.
René
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jeffw
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posted on 31/12/13 at 10:02 AM |
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The holes are in the nose of the car so difficult to clamp behind. Flappy wheel seems the best bet.
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