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Subject:Re: Drilling 14mm holes in alloy rims?
From:Jonathan Farrugia
Date:Thu, 22 Dec 2005 02:00:52 -0500

the real solution would be to go have it done at a machine shop.  you
could also probably go buy a cap screw head drill from an industrial
supply and do it with that.

jonathan

On Thu, 22 Dec 2005, Agent99 wrote:

> Would anyone care to share their experiences in enlarging 12 mm holes to
> 14 mm for lug bolts/studs in aluminum rims.  Is this something that can
> be done with a hand held electric drill with success or does it require
> a machine shop to do it accurately enough to have true running wheels?
> Has anyone screwed up a rim while trying to enlarge the lug holes?
>
> You can reply either to the list or pmail me directly if you like.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ed
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