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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #77 on: January 25, 2017, 05:09:58 PM »
Getting close now, a little over 2 years since thread started the Rims and hubs are packed ready for the wheel restorer to do his magic
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bought 3 new wheel bearings and 2 seals for $36.......bloody cheap Ay, gottem all from a 3 letter bearing company
EDIT: oh yeah $36 includes a metre each of 3 & 4 mm "O" ring cord to replace the ones that caused steptoes clicky wheel

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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #76 on: January 16, 2017, 10:41:33 PM »
you are deadset a man of ideas and talent and action,, looks great
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #75 on: January 16, 2017, 02:27:04 PM »
tapping threads for the plastic final drive cover, to give it that factory look  ;)



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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #74 on: January 12, 2017, 09:43:04 AM »
I never cease to be impressed by this work....
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #73 on: January 11, 2017, 09:41:43 PM »
Depth guage by eye ;)
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #72 on: January 11, 2017, 08:39:04 PM »
Well done Mr Jones.....what do you reference for a depth guage ?
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #71 on: January 11, 2017, 06:53:14 PM »
ingenuityat it,s best,, and it works to boot, onya
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #70 on: January 11, 2017, 03:30:37 PM »
start with a normal drill and reduce the shank, grind a new cutting edge, then cut off reduced shank section so its short enough to fit between spoke flanges. drill bit has to be removed and replaced in drill chuck for each hole (keyless chuck is a must for this job), run drill backwards and you have an inside back to front LH countersinking bit, simples.



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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #69 on: January 01, 2017, 11:25:56 PM »
I surprised a couple with my two step drill that I formed to drill a sheet in place while drilling the backing for a thread. I even surprised I got it to work lol.
Looking forward to seeing your creation.
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #68 on: January 01, 2017, 01:06:46 PM »
Looks like the perfect tool for the job Jeff. But I'll be taking the tight arsed bakyard engineerin approach by  converting a standard drill to run backwards
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #67 on: January 01, 2017, 05:40:52 AM »
Gota love a well sharpened drill and solid clamp. I'd love a drill press :)
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #66 on: December 31, 2016, 04:01:50 PM »
Love your work, Jones - I am envious of you tradesmen and your abilities.......
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #65 on: December 31, 2016, 10:34:14 AM »
Something like this maybe Jonesy?
http://cogsdill.com/product/flipcut/
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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #64 on: December 31, 2016, 09:22:48 AM »
got another step done on the hub yesterday. Counter sinking the spoke holes.
Re-sharpened a drill to give it an almost square tip compared to normal one on the left to give the the holes an almost flat bottom

Then substituted the axle with 20mm threaded bar and nut to act as a clamp while drilling. 36 individually lined up holes later the external countersinks were done. you can also see one of the three locking pins i did earlier. to prevent the awesome power of the XS spinning the adaptor on the hub

Next it gets interesting doing the internal countersinks.....................
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?? Yam TTR 125 with milk crate. (RIP the Posty)

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Re: wire wheels
« Reply #63 on: November 18, 2016, 09:58:33 PM »
Heaps cheaper than mine ;D
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78 E Stockish with spoked wheels
80 G spoked wheels and other subtle mods
81 RH problem child. Gone & forgotten
97 TRX 850
94 Yam 350 Big Bear 4 wheeler
?? Yam TTR 125 with milk crate. (RIP the Posty)
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