Argh! How do I get a hole started on the hinge pin?
03-10-2004, 05:43 PM
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Argh! How do I get a hole started on the hinge pin?
I end up flattening nails trying to make a guide hole to drill out for the cotter pin. The drill bit won't center. Any ideas?
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03-11-2004, 11:45 AM
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Re: Argh! How do I get a hole started on the hinge pin? (goofygrin)
Yes you have to grind a flat. It is case hardened and when you grind, it will go thru the hardened part. Put in vise and drill. It worked for me. Good luck
03-11-2004, 07:37 PM
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Re: Argh! How do I get a hole started on the hinge pin? (Pacin'California)
Thanks for the help, guys. I did flatten it down but could never get the drill bit to stay centered...
...then I remembered tsw71 owns a tool and die shop. Yay for cool tools!
Thanks for the help, Tom! :D
...then I remembered tsw71 owns a tool and die shop. Yay for cool tools!
Thanks for the help, Tom! :D
03-11-2004, 07:49 PM
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Re: Argh! How do I get a hole started on the hinge pin? (Pacin'California)
Use a vise and a drill press.
03-12-2004, 02:17 AM
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Re: Argh! How do I get a hole started on the hinge pin? (killain)
Go out and buy yourself a center punch....They don't cost much.
03-12-2004, 01:30 PM
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Re: Argh! How do I get a hole started on the hinge pin? (Desertdawg)
:iagree:
....Probably not much more that a couple of bucks at the local hardware for a center punch. I just picked up a "self actuating" punch at Harbor Freight for $3. I't cool! You just push down on the handle far enough to make it click and it makes a nice divit that you can use to start your drill bit.
....Probably not much more that a couple of bucks at the local hardware for a center punch. I just picked up a "self actuating" punch at Harbor Freight for $3. I't cool! You just push down on the handle far enough to make it click and it makes a nice divit that you can use to start your drill bit.