does anybody have a 39/64 drill bit?

[Chevycrew]

Id also be willing to bet fastenal or grainger would have it sitting on the shelf too.

 

[Jeremy]

i give up. it appears that a higher power does not want me to finish this project.

i found a bit at tools unlimited. ($28.50) got home chucked it up in the drill press. as soon as the bit touched the axle both cutting edges broke off the drill bit.

 

[Caleb]

i give up. it appears that a higher power does not want me to finish this project.

i found a bit at tools unlimited. ($28.50) got home chucked it up in the drill press. as soon as the bit touched the axle both cutting edges broke off the drill bit.

I was going to mention to be very careful, these large bits (for some reason) tend to break rather easily. Back years ago when I was trying to drill out my knuckles for Rod Ends I broke a half dozen bits trying to get the two holes (one on each knuckle) drilled from a taper to a straight hole.

 

[?JMAMA]

When he told the kids that we were not going to make it to Moab next week, they cried.

 

[Bodine]

So did you resharpen the bit? did you get the project done?

 

[Jeremy]

nope. i have lousy luck sharpening bits. i always seem to make it worse.

 

[Bodine]

Well I am currently looking to see if I have a .609 reamer or drill bit if not I can sharpen it if you would like but I wont be home til tom. during the day.

 

[Jeremy]

thanks. let me know when your available.

 

[bobmed]

I have a Drill Doctor bit sharpener that wil work up to 3/4"
Let me know if yo need to use it.
I get home around 3-3:30
I'm in Sugrhouse but the sharpener is very portable.
431-0131

 

[Chevycrew]

Seems odd, but I have better luck on something like this, not using a drill press. You are putting so much pressure on the corners of the bit, that they easily break. When I drilled out the eaton hubs for 9/16 studs, I used my 1/2 cordless dewalt drill. Its hard to put to much pressure with a hand drill, as long as you use some lube you are good to go. Also the higher speed lets you take less material at a time, giving less chance for breakage.



Just to get you to Moab, if all else fails, Ill give it a shot for you.

My time, my bit, free of charge...

 

[RockMonkey]

I've got a drill doctor too. We can sharpen that thing right up for you.

 

[Jeremy]

bodine has a .609 reamer that i am going to try tomorrow.

as for the drill doctor, i thought they could only sharpen up to 1/2 inch bits.

 

[bobmed]

I have this one http://www.drilldoctorstore.us/drilldoctor2.html
I use it most on smaller bits because they wear faster but for bigger ones it saves the day because I usually don't have more than one

 

[waynehartwig]

I have one, but it's in WA and I'm down here :-\

But I bought mine here:
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=300-0139&PMPXNO=942873&PARTPG=INLMK32

I've used it lots and it keeps going with some minor touch ups on the bench grinder, here and there....

I use mine for lower links. Johnny Joints use a 9/16" bolt and the 39/64" is perfect to drill the mounts.