Omega Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Today I found the best solution to drill the lugholes, for now. It takes a lot of time, but it's possible to drill very clean lugholes - like you see here. They are even from inside polished! Both cases are completely overworked (polished case/rehaut and brushed lugholes from down- and upside). On the CN-case I did also the CG's... CN: And now some eyecandy for our Noob-lovers... Noobmariner: Both cases: And of course some shots of my beauty:
Dizzy Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 so your not going to tell us how you did it? lol nice CG work. looks GOOD
Omega Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Posted July 11, 2008 so your not going to tell us how you did it? lol nice CG work. looks GOOD I discribed it in my first post, Dizzy. It's not a big deal and there is not much to tell about, I drilled some holes - that's it! You need heavy industrial machines and quality tools. But it's not a "Dremel" job, if you that mean...
Omega Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Posted July 11, 2008 Oh, if someone is interested in buying this cases - just PM me with a offer. I don't need them for now...
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 DAMN Bobby. That looks great. Your lug holes and CG's are perfect and the work you did on the divers extension pin, WOW. No detail was overlooked. Excellent job and thanks for sharing your work.
lazarini Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Holly smokes Batman this kicks a.. congrats my friend Laz
ubiquitous Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Great pics and nicely done with the drilling! Looks great!
Stephane Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Hey Bobby, Sounds like you are going to have a lot of request...at least probably one from me one day Congrats and thanks for the pics. Amazing. Cheers Stephane
Omega Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Posted July 11, 2008 Hey Bobby, Sounds like you are going to have a lot of request...at least probably one from me one day Congrats and thanks for the pics. Amazing. Cheers Stephane Thanks, Stephane... ...at least probably one from me one day No problem, you're welcome. I await you...
freddy333 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Today I found the best solution to drill the lugholes, for now. It takes a lot of time, but it's possible to drill very clean lugholes - like you see here. They are even from inside polished! Both cases are completely overworked (polished case/rehaut and brushed lugholes from down- and upside). On the CN-case I did also the CG's... Nice work, but I just checked the lug holes in some of my gen cases & none are countersunk (on either side). Most of the regulars here have been drilling lug holes (with or without countersinking (without in my case)) for quite some time using a cobalt bit, a few drops of machine oil & a simple hand drill (held by hand). About 2-minutes per hole & I have never broken a bit or damaged a lug. How much easier can it get? No offense, Bobby, but what makes your solution the 'the best' & why is this post newsworthy?
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 No offense, Bobby, but what makes your solution the 'the best' & why is this post newsworthy? Thats a little harsh bro. He is drilling lug holes where there were none to begin with. I would not do that with a hand held drill myself. I found it newsworthy because it's something I would like to have done.
freddy333 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Thats a little harsh bro. He is drilling lug holes where there were none to begin with. I would not do that with a hand held drill myself. I found it newsworthy because it's something I would like to have done. My apologies then, Bobby. Your original post (at the top of this thread) said nothing about drilling virgin holes. I (mistakenly) assumed you were enlarging existing holes. Sorry. You might also Search out the tutorial I did for drilling Hev holes in virgin metal (same procedure works for lug or any other holes) with a cheap hand drill stand from Sears.
Tribal Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Nice work, but I just checked the lug holes in some of my gen cases & none are countersunk (on either side). Most of the regulars here have been drilling lug holes (with or without countersinking (without in my case)) for quite some time using a cobalt bit, a few drops of machine oil & a simple hand drill (held by hand). About 2-minutes per hole & I have never broken a bit or damaged a lug. How much easier can it get? No offense, Bobby, but what makes your solution the 'the best' & why is this post newsworthy? No offense to you Freddy, but you will tell us you drill non existing Lugholes with a Handdrill in 2 Minutes? Come on Brother Everybody who tried it in the past knows, that it is damn difficult to drill the holes on the outside Lugs. When you look at the Pics you can see that these holes are damn clean and well centered. Believe me that is not an easy Job. So think about it before you post something. Only my 2 Cents.
freddy333 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 No offense to you Freddy, but you will tell us you drill non existing Lugholes with a Handdrill in 2 Minutes? Come on Brother He men don't do Subs
Omega Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Posted July 11, 2008 Nice work, but I just checked the lug holes in some of my gen cases & none are countersunk (on either side). Most of the regulars here have been drilling lug holes (with or without countersinking (without in my case)) for quite some time using a cobalt bit, a few drops of machine oil & a simple hand drill (held by hand). About 2-minutes per hole & I have never broken a bit or damaged a lug. How much easier can it get? No offense, Bobby, but what makes your solution the 'the best' & why is this post newsworthy? I wish I can see it in person how you drill a virgin lug with a handdrill. Even drilling existing holes have not such a clean finish like machine drilled! Anyway, It depends on the eye of the wiever. And I am very stingy with my work, it has to be always 99% clean! I think Rolex drill them also on a machine, if they do that by hand then you can applie for a post as "lug-hole driller". Just kidding... BTW: The countersinking guarants a nice pop in for the springbars without scraches. You can see it as "My improvement"! I saw it on some vintage pieces (pic added). But it's not the problem not to countersink them, that is not the hardest part of this job... Please notice also, that the pics are taken with very strong macro. All seems much bigger than it is! Here a gen Red-Sub that I had 2 years ago here, you see light countersinked lugholes from inside:
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