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• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:10:29 -0500
  Don't drill too far, you'll enter the water jacket. Buy/rent/borrow a Right angle drill and shorten the drill bit. (or...
• Re: Exhaust stud drill out procedure
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:51:00 EST
  ...To accurately drill a hole for an insert with the engine in place you need a drill plate to help guide the drill on...
• Re: drilling into pop top
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:22:18 -0400
  ...I am drilling a couple holes in my poptop for gas shock >lifts. High speed metal type twist drill? Step drill? Them versions of...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:15:39 -0700
  ...The first should be a cobalt drill bit of 1/8" size. Use this drill bit to drill 1/4" deep into the broken...
• Re: Exaust / Pilot Drill Sizes / Stud Removal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:01:44 EST
  ...Using a 1/16" drill in a handheld drill motor is risky under any circumstance let alone under a Vanagon. Such a small drill...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 14 May 2004 13:37:23 -0700
  At 12:43 PM 5/14/2004, you wrote: >Is it possible to drill through sheet metal with a hand drill? I have >cobalt...
• Drill Index?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:10:33 -0700
  ...So, can anyone point me to a vendor that will sell me a good drill index? I don't need the drills themselves, got...
• Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 15:58:50 -0700
  Yeah, that's why I have my re-drilled wheels done by CNC machine. I've made the costly mistake of leting someone use...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 14 May 2004 14:54:40 -0600
  .... is this a Fryedaye thing? Vanagon's don't have any place on them that a standard Sears bit would not drill through under...
• Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 20 May 2018 08:36:45 -0700
  ...Trying to drill out bolt ... What bolt is this? There are drill bits and there are drill bits. Cobalt by itself means little unless...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:48:17 -0700
  ...The first should > be a cobalt drill bit of 1/8" size. Use this drill bit to drill 1/4" deep into the broken...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:15:54 -0400
  I"m not trying to drill out broken studs at this point. The problem arose when the mechanic broke a tungsten carbide drill bit...
• Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Johnson
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:39:02 -0600
  Absolutely true! One of the biggest mistakes in drilling a hole is not enough pressure! Especially on the larger diameters! That said, there is...
• Re: drilling out axle bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 17:36:20 EST
  Hey Ben, Get a real corded drill, the plug-in kind. They are much cheaper, have more torque, and can drill all day. That...
• Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 26 May 2005 11:29:07 EDT
  In a message dated 5/26/05 10:39:33 AM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << Cut the head of it off. >> Or drill it...
• Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 May 2018 21:18:36 -0700
  What bolt is this? There are drill bits and there are drill bits. Cobalt by itself means little unless backed up by some numbers...
• Safety message, was RE: hole saws/floor cutting
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:45:16 -0500
  I sympathize with those of us who have had high torque drills jerked out of their hands; trust me, I know it hurts. One...
• Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 19 May 2018 23:55:08 -0600
  My local PepBoys carries Kawasaki DrillBits & I have have found that they will Cut like they are in Butter when nothing else will ~ On...
• Re: drills & bits, was - demons II
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:51:55 -0700
  Yes, but if Ed continues to heat his drill bits up so much that he worries about starting a fire, he is going to...
• Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:06:15 -0400
  ...Cutting oil is essential however, as with all hard metal drilling. Dear John, We can discuss twist drills off-line, if you like. But...
• Re: drills & bits, was - demons II
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:24:10 -0500
  Silver & Deming are the best drill bits I have ever owned and used, bar none. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW...
• Re: Drill Index?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:50:24 -0500
  Alan, depending on the application, you can usually get by with one set of drills or the other. This is especially true If your...
• Helicoils with engine in place
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 17:47:14 -0400
  ...I cut a couple of pieces of 2X2 wood and drilled them for the drill bit and for the tap. placing them flat against...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:05:39 -0700
  ...The first should be a cobalt drill bit of 1/8" size. Use this drill bit to drill 1/4" deep into the broken...
• Re: drilling into pop top
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:33:35 -0700
  ...I am drilling a couple holes in my poptop for gas shock lifts. High speed metal type twist drill? Step drill? Them versions of...
• drilling grease fitting into vanagon front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman, MD
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 11:14:17 -0500
  Anybody ever try to drill holes in ball joints and tie rod ends to inject grease? Any details on where to drill? Jeffrey Clayman...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal? <Friday addition>
  Historical mailing list - ccc1
  Fri, 14 May 2004 17:18:01 -0500
  If these are in fact Chinese drill bits, then care should be taken to use them in such a way that they are going...
• demons II
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:01:41 -0400
  Rust demons II- The Curse of the hinge pins Remember the center hinge part, with the pin rusted in? Well, I decided to drill...
• Re: Exhaust stud drill out procedure
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:04:07 -0500
  Dennis, Frank, and others, So what is the trick to insure that your drill is going straight into the block. I saw something at...
• Re: exh stud - drilling out is tough
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:26:30 -0400
  Drilling these studs can be a real bear! You need to start with a very small drill and work your way up. Slow speeds...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 May 2004 16:09:43 -0500
  Sounds like you got Chinese Drill bits. Sometimes bumpers are heat treated and require a quality sharp drill bit and a little light weight...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 12:13:25 -0500
  Dan, What you just do is replace the worn out bushings & shafts-- No greasing required-- Although, seeing as your in the drilling mood---the...
• Success - Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 22 May 2018 08:14:32 -0700
  Yes, finally have drilled and tapped the project. And it was an all day deal. Fortunately at Home Depot I found a set of...
• Re: Screw this floor!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:48:41 -0400
  At 09:23 PM 6/11/2013, Jeremy Stovin wrote: >Why can I not get a screw or drill in this floor? It just...
• Re: demons II
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:37:36 -0400
  Henceforth, that day shall be known as Feast of Ascension of the Holy Drill of Antioch. Or Father's Day, whatever's easier. Chris...
• Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 20 May 2018 08:44:33 -0400
  ...Jason On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 1:55 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > My local PepBoys carries Kawasaki DrillBits & I have have...
• Re: Friday: drill bit sharpening
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:21:11 -0500
  ...wrote: >>we use and have for 4-5 years the drill doctor www.drilldoctor.com/‎ >> >>well worth it any one can use it simple...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal? <Friday addition>
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 May 2004 17:48:47 -0500
  ...drilling through sheet metal? > > > > Sounds like you got Chinese Drill bits. > > Sometimes bumpers are heat treated and require a quality sharp drill bit > and...
• Re: Success - Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 May 2018 13:44:55 -0700
  ...Trying to drill out bolt ... >> >> What bolt is this? >> >> There are drill bits and there are drill bits. >> >> Cobalt by itself means little unless...
• Alternator bracket needs repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 2 May 2009 22:02:00 -0700
  ...The hole� was instead drilled to 7/16 is about a 16th of an inch lower that the original. Drilling to the proper 8...
• Re: Success - Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 22 May 2018 18:17:01 -0700
  ...Trying to drill out bolt ... >> >> What bolt is this? >> >> There are drill bits and there are drill bits. >> >> Cobalt by itself means little unless...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:43:15 -0400
  ...Of course, I have a right angle drill. > >What I did was cut a short length of 2X2 wood and drilled holes near >each...
• Drill bit sharpner
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:29:57 -0400
  Larry, Can also reccomend the Drill Bit Doctor, it's the only one I've used that I've had consistant luck with. Easy...
• drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 14 May 2004 12:43:40 -0700
  Is it possible to drill through sheet metal with a hand drill? I have cobalt bits and a standard Sears drill. My front license...
• Re: drills & bits, was - demons II
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:19:36 -0700
  ...I am now the proud possessor of a new � inch hammer/drill >with plenty of muscle, a new set of self-centering wood bits...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Fri, 14 May 2004 17:21:28 -0700
  ...drilling through sheet metal? > Is it possible to drill through sheet metal with a hand drill? I have > cobalt bits and a standard Sears...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal? <Friday addition>
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 15 May 2004 11:30:11 +0200
  ...drilling through sheet metal? > > > > > > > Sounds like you got Chinese Drill bits. > > > Sometimes bumpers are heat treated and require a quality sharp drill bit > > and...
• Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 May 2018 10:35:38 -0700
  ...Trying to drill out bolt ... > > What bolt is this? > > There are drill bits and there are drill bits. > > Cobalt by itself means little unless...
• Re: Success - Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 22 May 2018 18:16:07 -0700
  ...Trying to drill out bolt ... >> >> What bolt is this? >> >> There are drill bits and there are drill bits. >> >> Cobalt by itself means little unless...
• Re: Success - Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 22 May 2018 14:36:01 -0700
  ...Trying to drill out bolt ... >> >> What bolt is this? >> >> There are drill bits and there are drill bits. >> >> Cobalt by itself means little unless...
• Re: Exhaust port bolt size needed ? Try This FIRST
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 1 May 2005 11:35:40 EDT
  In a message dated 4/30/05 9:53:32 PM, kd5ceu@YAHOO.COM writes: << While drilling out one bolt, I broke a drill...
• Re: Success - Re: Trying to drill out bolt ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 22 May 2018 20:23:47 -0700
  ...Trying to drill out bolt ... >>> >>> What bolt is this? >>> >>> There are drill bits and there are drill bits. >>> >>> Cobalt by itself means little unless...
• Re: drill - was Fuel pump/filter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 11:44:11 -0800
  I used to carry a cordless drill in my Westy. That and its' companion light were useful at times. Somewhere in my mob of...
• Re: Type 2 Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 08:55:01 -0500 (CDT)
  Ron and others, I successfully drilled and tapped bolt holes in a bug engine so that I could mount it to the rear support...
• Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:47:57 -0700
  ...whatever you do, don't snap off a cobalt drill bit in a hole you are drilling ! they are more brittle than High Speed...
• Drilling into the ceiling?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 22:39:18 EDT
  How does one safely attach things (like hanging shelves) to the ceiling? I've seen some just drilled in but being a novice I...
• Re: Exaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 07:30:34 EST
  ...If your not real careful the drill will wander off into the block where it has an easier time drilling. Still a PITA no...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Fri, 14 May 2004 20:06:24 -0400
  ...drilling through sheet metal? > Is it possible to drill through sheet metal with a hand drill? I have > cobalt bits and a standard Sears...
• Re: Drilling 14mm holes in alloy rims?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:02:20 +0000
  I did mine with a drill. I checked with a wheel repair guy first and was going to pay him, and he said a...
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 03:22:44 EDT
  ...The real problem is finding a hand held drill motor which will spin slowly enough for the size drill you will need to use...