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Kevin Pestor
posted April 18, 2004 15:19
I need to broach some bushings on a clock.I was wondering could i take a twist drill of the diameter i need and grind the lead off the end of it to use to size my bushings?
The main thing i would think is the finish of the hole may not be smooth enough for the pivot to run in.
I hope some good clock people out there can help me.
 
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Tom Seymour
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posted April 18, 2004 20:49
Kevin, there are 5 sided cutting broaches in various sizes for enlarging the hole in your bushings. You should use a smooth broach for burnishing the hole. A drill bit would leave too rough a finish in the hole.


Tom
 
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Kevin Pestor
posted April 21, 2004 19:55
Thanks Tom, guess i will wait till saturday to broach my bushings at my course.
 
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Tom Seymour
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posted April 21, 2004 22:42
Kevin,
Keep us updated on how it goes.


Tom
 
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