How to make "speed holes" using dimple dies
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Flared hole dies: http://www.lightracing.com/lightracingFlaredHoleDies.html | Flared hole dies: http://www.lightracing.com/lightracingFlaredHoleDies.html | ||
Sets of dies: http://www.vansantent.com/sheet_metal_machines/dimple_dies.htm | Sets of dies: http://www.vansantent.com/sheet_metal_machines/dimple_dies.htm | ||
| − | + | For a set or individual dimpling dies or cut-out dies made of 1018 or 4140 heat treated dies; get a hold of Mosley Machine at 903-866-2006 and talk to Leah. Ask her for the best deal of the day. They make anything from 1/2" to 5 or 6 inches. | |
Or, make your own. | Or, make your own. | ||
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The male die | The male die | ||
From an off cut of the 2” bar, I machined a ½” hole through the centre (to match the bolt), and machined a large chamfer at approximately 15 degrees (any bigger of an angle and you will have difficulty in ‘nicely’ flaring the hole, at least by hand anyway….. | From an off cut of the 2” bar, I machined a ½” hole through the centre (to match the bolt), and machined a large chamfer at approximately 15 degrees (any bigger of an angle and you will have difficulty in ‘nicely’ flaring the hole, at least by hand anyway….. | ||
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