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nitram38 - 22/4/06 at 08:29 AM

Anyone got one for sale or know where I can buy one?


CommanderAce - 22/4/06 at 08:33 AM

There is one here


nitram38 - 22/4/06 at 08:39 AM

quote:
Originally posted by CommanderAce
There is one here


Cheers for the link, but I try to avoid them if possible as their prices are generally higher, but I will use them if I can't do better elsewhere.


zilspeed - 22/4/06 at 08:49 AM

Do you have a drill stand ?

One of these, a hole cutter and a jig for holding the pipe is all that's really required.


the_fbi - 22/4/06 at 08:50 AM

Probably not the best quality, but http://cgi1.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4442471530
Sort of thing which given access to a mill/lathe you could make yourself in an hour.

Then again, if you had access to a mill you could notch your own pipes too.

[Edited on 22/4/06 by the_fbi]


nitram38 - 22/4/06 at 08:56 AM

Looks like I may have to buy it from Demon!
Thanks Guys


nitram38 - 22/4/06 at 09:44 AM

Ordered from Demon. Cost £89.10 delivered, including vat.

I needed it as my next project will be an exposed chassis and a lot of it will be tig welded and on show.


pathfinder - 22/4/06 at 10:03 AM

thats not a bad price rollcentre racing are asking £150 for one pluss £20 postage


Minicooper - 22/4/06 at 10:19 AM

quote:
Originally posted by pathfinder
thats not a bad price rollcentre racing are asking £150 for one pluss £20 postage


I know I bought one, didn't even think about Demon Tweaks having them, at least the quality is excellent

I'm now depressed

David


Syd Bridge - 22/4/06 at 10:39 AM

The problem with the cheap ones, is that they use an electric drill to spin the hole saw. And, a leccy drill just does not turn slow enough.

A 1" holesaw only needs about 300-400 rpm, at most. My experience has shown me that 150-200 is OK. Lube with WD40 or cutting fluid.

Then there is the problem with drills trying to break your wrists when they jam!

Holesaw in a drill stand or mill, or a side and face cutter in the lathe or mill, are the better ways of doing the job.

Cheers,
Syd.


nitram38 - 22/4/06 at 10:47 AM

The one from Demon can be bolted via the foot onto a drill press.


[Edited on 22/4/2006 by nitram38]

[Edited on 22/4/2006 by nitram38]