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Hi Peter
Yes, the drill often brake just as it punctures trough the aluminium cover plate not trough the aluminium hull plate.
What it is difficult to understand for me is I have got the same behaviour -more or less - during the work.
The same high RPM, the same pressure on the drill, I moved the drill alternatingly up and down to remove the metal chips.
I have not noticed any misalignment.
So it was probably a problem about heating , next time I will cool the drill bit with alcohol.
Many thanks for your post
Yes, the drill often brake just as it punctures trough the aluminium cover plate not trough the aluminium hull plate.
What it is difficult to understand for me is I have got the same behaviour -more or less - during the work.
The same high RPM, the same pressure on the drill, I moved the drill alternatingly up and down to remove the metal chips.
I have not noticed any misalignment.
So it was probably a problem about heating , next time I will cool the drill bit with alcohol.
Many thanks for your post
Pierluigi
Just a warning, obvious I know but I better say it anyway (safety is my middle name):
Only use alcohol* on aluminium (not on steel)
and
No smoking
Both things have been known to happen.
*My Google-Fu says that a WD-40 / Kerosene mixture works as well. I do think that it will smell quite a bit though.
My Google-Fu also revealed the following: Aluminium drilling = High RPM, Low feed
Hope it helps.
Only use alcohol* on aluminium (not on steel)and
No smokingBoth things have been known to happen.
*My Google-Fu says that a WD-40 / Kerosene mixture works as well. I do think that it will smell quite a bit though.
My Google-Fu also revealed the following: Aluminium drilling = High RPM, Low feed
Hope it helps.
“The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of the lowest price has faded“
"I have a fever ( and some severe back pains )now... and the only prescription is more tank building!" :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
"I have a fever ( and some severe back pains )now... and the only prescription is more tank building!" :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
WD-40 very well ... Every day is good for learning something new.
Oooohhh yes, it is obvious alcohol and smoking are a dangerous couple
nevertheless repetita juvant (i.e. it is always useful to repeat the concepts :thumright: ) .
I understand "Aluminium drilling = High RPM", but what do you mean for "Low feed" ?
Many thanks for your post
Oooohhh yes, it is obvious alcohol and smoking are a dangerous couple
nevertheless repetita juvant (i.e. it is always useful to repeat the concepts :thumright: ) .I understand "Aluminium drilling = High RPM", but what do you mean for "Low feed" ?
Many thanks for your post
Pierluigi
Feed = how fast you are drilling trough the material. Low feed is to take your time =)
I have also learnt while googling today (this little subject kinda caught my interest) that drills that you buy in the local hardware stores have a cutting angle (at the tip) more suitable for mild steel than soft material like aluminium, copper & brass.
I have also learnt while googling today (this little subject kinda caught my interest) that drills that you buy in the local hardware stores have a cutting angle (at the tip) more suitable for mild steel than soft material like aluminium, copper & brass.
“The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of the lowest price has faded“
"I have a fever ( and some severe back pains )now... and the only prescription is more tank building!" :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
"I have a fever ( and some severe back pains )now... and the only prescription is more tank building!" :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Many thanks for the explanation.
I am very ignorant , I never did any "mechanical" work before getting the Panther so it is a surprise for me to know there are different cutting angles for different material.
Next time I buy a tool I will specify the material I am working.
P.S. I looked at your web site. The work you are doing on the 1/6 Stridsvagn 103 is amazing
I am very ignorant , I never did any "mechanical" work before getting the Panther so it is a surprise for me to know there are different cutting angles for different material.
Next time I buy a tool I will specify the material I am working.
P.S. I looked at your web site. The work you are doing on the 1/6 Stridsvagn 103 is amazing
Pierluigi
Thanks! I haven't updated the homepage for a long time now. I think my thread about the Strv 103 here at Minipansar is more up to date =)
We learn something new every day. I for instance had to make 3 diffrent motor mounts for my tank today until I had one that worked... :(
We learn something new every day. I for instance had to make 3 diffrent motor mounts for my tank today until I had one that worked... :(
“The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of the lowest price has faded“
"I have a fever ( and some severe back pains )now... and the only prescription is more tank building!" :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
"I have a fever ( and some severe back pains )now... and the only prescription is more tank building!" :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Hi Kent , hi All.
The work on my Panther did no have any important progress :( because of that I have not updated my thread.
Now I need some details before asking a friend of mine to do some works for me (he is the same friend who made -ex novo- the armoured semicircle covers for the gear case).
So I would like to know
1) how long is a horizontal cut out of the rear side pannier
2) is it cut perpendicular to the ground?
3) is it (red line) cut parallel to the top edge of the side pannier (blue line)
many thanks
The work on my Panther did no have any important progress :( because of that I have not updated my thread.
Now I need some details before asking a friend of mine to do some works for me (he is the same friend who made -ex novo- the armoured semicircle covers for the gear case).
So I would like to know
1) how long is a horizontal cut out of the rear side pannier
2) is it cut perpendicular to the ground?
3) is it (red line) cut parallel to the top edge of the side pannier (blue line)
many thanks
Pierluigi