Now that's a valid point.  The Audi wheels I modified only needed a rebate
on the inside to clear the hubs - I didn't need to go all the way through
the wheel...

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 1:33 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> I think Scott may be talking about poor wheel balance due to uneven
> material
> removal, but something else to consider is how wheel balancing machines
> work- a cone shaped chuck is tightened into the wheel bore.  If the bore
> hole is not perfectly centered the balance machine will not accurately
> determine proper balance.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Scott Daniel - Turbovans
> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 4:02 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
>
> I would much rather have it machined properly.
> factors are integrity of the wheel, balance, etc.
>
> hog it out by hand if you must, but I don't think much of that idea.
> Wheels are extremely important from a safety point of view.
>
> and please have long enough wheel studs or wheel mounting bolts,
> and the right ball face to match the wheel.
> it's more fun to do it right I think.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:39 AM
> Subject: Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
>
>
> >A 1/2" shankcarbide router bit works very well on aluminium, but its not a
> > job for a neophyte!  =)
> >
> > On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Sudhir Desai
> > <sudhir.desai@gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> >> why not just measure 7mm around, and use an angle die-grinder to
> >> remove the material~
> >> just make sure to keep the metal cooled by a stream of water, or tool
> >> coolant.
> >>
> >> Sudhir
>

--
Jake

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