[TheForge] Drilling holes in rods

[debmiller at fuse.net]

I have done something like this two ways:
First - I ground a flat at each point for drilling, then center punched
Second - If done before forming I have drilled pilot holes in tubing that fits over the solid round to be drilled. Kind of like a transfer punch.

Ray
Cincinnati

> 
> From: PlumDon at aol.com
> Date: 2005/04/04 Mon AM 06:20:50 EDT
> To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [TheForge] Drilling holes in rods
> 
> Looking for a technique or jig design to drill  multiple 1/8" holes  
> accurately  
> through the center of 3/8" round. This is for 1/8" spokes  for a 6" wheel. I  
> could 
> drill before shaping into a wheel or after  bending to a circle. ( I  
> recognize 
> I would have to re-drill after  bending). I only have drill press  and hand 
> drills available to do the  job. Any suggestions much appreciated. 
> 
> Regards
> 
> Don   Plummer
> Plummer Design Works
> 392 Hallman Mill Road
> Phoenixville,  PA  19460
> 610-495-5058
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