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Flared Holes ,the easy way !

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by KUZTOM, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. KUZTOM
    Joined: May 6, 2008
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    Thanks HRM , gezz kinmount' brakes would cost ten times this cars worth ! haha ,duno about talent ,just go on the HAMB for the best idea's .

    Cheers Steve
     
  2. langy
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    I did this last week but used a sheet metal cutter which is way quicker than a holesaw and gives a cleaner edge.


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    This is the sheet metal cutter, Its called a Q-Max cutter, They are cheap :)


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  3. KUZTOM
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    Great stuff , my bro use's one of those for putting the hole in S/S sink inserts , how did you flare them ? nice job.
     
  4. langy
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    I used a offcut of aluminium and made a dimple die.


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  5. KUZTOM
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    Wow , thats real neat ! when I get my lathe sorted , I will give that a go , nice tidy job !

    Thanks for that ;)
     
  6. Deathtrap Kustoms
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    Man, Patent that thing! How much to make one for a fellow Hamber????
     
  7. langy
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    you can buy them, just punch dimple die in google, I'm in the UK so would be expensive.


     
  8. Mark H
    Joined: May 18, 2009
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    Liked this idea when I saw it on your build thread.Truck came out great,Steve.
    You and your boy done good!
    Mark.
     
  9. KUZTOM
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