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  1. 15th December 2013, 04:02 PM #1
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    Alloy wheel machining.

    Any members in Melbourne have a lathe that would fit a 16 x 7 alloy rim, i have a set of Audi rims that i need to bore the centers out about 5mm.
    Tried a die grinder but it was slow going with a grit ball but a file type fitting might be quicker.
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    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.
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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by roverrescue View Post
    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?

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm View Post
    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.
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    You could also use a milling machine with an end mill and a rotary table, just have to make sure it is centred accurately.

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    Pimp my kombi.

    Trial fit of the rears and they fit straight on without any machining required . So just the fronts will need to be bored out to 64mm to clear the hub covers.
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