Thread: Alloy wheel machining.

That is a fair lump of a lathe you are seeking. Able to swing 16" wheel with a good bit of stick out. Need a big lathe or one with a big removable gap. A milling machine with a boring head might be easier to locate.

LR,
I recently had to do the same on a set of 6 studder rims to fit tojo from ford ranger or some such

I mounted the wheel up on a hub using three stud extensions off of the wheel studs.

Then used a carbide burr on a air die grinder - had to do three rims, took maybe 15minutes
per rim. Alloy would be quicker I imagine?

S

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

That is a fair lump of a lathe you are seeking. Able to swing 16" wheel with a good bit of stick out. Need a big lathe or one with a big removable gap. A milling machine with a boring head might be easier to locate.

We have a mill but i'll have to see if we have a bit that big, dads Herless lathe is a bit small unfortunately.

Originally Posted by roverrescue

LR,
I recently had to do the same on a set of 6 studder rims to fit tojo from ford ranger or some such

I mounted the wheel up on a hub using three stud extensions off of the wheel studs.

Then used a carbide burr on a air die grinder - had to do three rims, took maybe 15minutes
per rim. Alloy would be quicker I imagine?

S

Burr bit might work out ok, the stones were next to useless and i started to file one out which was quicker but not ideal.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

We have a mill but i'll have to see if we have a bit that big, dads Herless lathe is a bit small unfortunately.

Are you thinking of a drill bit? You use a single point tool in a boring head.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

Are you thinking of a drill bit? You use a single point tool in a boring head.

No not a drill bit, yes boring head (couldnt remember the correct terminology ) i know we have a cutting head but not sure what else, will have to go to the old mans garage and have a look.

You could also use a milling machine with an end mill and a rotary table, just have to make sure it is centred accurately.

Jeff

If you can locate it, then a hole saw or a fly cutter