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Date:         Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:23:45 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Source for longer wheel bolts & studs?
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <AANLkTinbI0VgQuwgidlpeXuN9kdd066d9gUW0RZOC2NL@mail.gmail.com>
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It's really best to use a flycutter. Search that online. I picked them up on eBay for about 10 cents on the dollar compared to buying them from traditional stores.

BenT

On Jul 15, 2010, at 10:04 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Ok, machining 1.5mm material from EV wheels is not as easy as it > looks... > > Friend has a milling machine I can use (big 2hp drill press with > sliding > bed), but is away for a few days. Any suggestions on what type of > bit to > use? I looked at what he has and couldn't find anything suitable. If > I could > machine a 2.5" (63mm) hole dead centre (or close) I'd be set. Can I > get a > hole saw for cutting steel? > > A grinding wheel on a drill isn't going to do it... > >


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