thelowlife
XS650 Addict
Tools required:
- Hammer
- Pointed Punch
- Drill Press
- Various drill bits to size of pattern you want
- Layout Fluid (Fluid used to easly make marks in metal or other products various manufactures make this stuff in various colours)
- Cutting fluid
Time required: Approx. 2 hours
The patterns are based off of previous patterns found and changed up a little. All patterns that I have were made using AutoCAD so the measurements and accuracy should be spot on but there may still be small mistakes.
I realise that this is fairly basic concept on how to do this.. but if you don't know how to do it then you don't know. Plus I thought I could give the "How-To" section a new feature.
*The patterns I have are for 294mm rotors, you can print and use them as you like. Obviously print 4 of the patterns line the holes up and go at it. If you have other ideas for patterns that you would like I can get them up in AutoCAD and post them*
Patterns (in .pdf format) print so that the bottom is measure at 100mm there is details on the pattern themselves. I change the angles on the multiple hole patterns so there is more holes, smaller tighter.
Before punching your pattern make sure you have the drill bit that is recommended for that pattern. Use a caliper if you aren't sure about the size or don't have an index.
Print a total of 4 patterns to make it around the rotor, cut around the pattern so that it fits the rotor and tape it to the rotor itself.
Tape it securely, the tighter and better aligned it is the better your end results will be.
When your happy with how it is taped onto the rotor grab your hammer and pointed punch, follow the pattern for the center of the circles. The patterns have been designed that it is easy to find the dead center of the circles. Give the punch one good blow after you found the center (MAKE SURE your lined up in the center you DO NOT want to make multiple punch marks for nothing).
Punch directly through your pattern it should no be any issue to do this. After punching all the pattern I use the Layout fluid and spray directly over the entire pattern, this will leave your punch marks highlighted making it easier to see.
At this point your ready to drill. I found that removing the center of the rotor made drilling a lot easier so that it could flat on the drill press table. Also instead of clamping it down I just held it with my other hand.
Have your drill press on the slowest speed possible. This will keep heat down and will have large spiral of material rather then small flakes going everywhere.
Use plenty of cutting fluid and take your time. If you notice an error in your pattern you can fix it slightly and compensate while drilling. I didn't take any pictures of my final results or the during but I will asap.
Enjoy!
Nov 7th, 2011 - Added a new 4 hole pattern!
- Hammer
- Pointed Punch
- Drill Press
- Various drill bits to size of pattern you want
- Layout Fluid (Fluid used to easly make marks in metal or other products various manufactures make this stuff in various colours)
- Cutting fluid
Time required: Approx. 2 hours
The patterns are based off of previous patterns found and changed up a little. All patterns that I have were made using AutoCAD so the measurements and accuracy should be spot on but there may still be small mistakes.
I realise that this is fairly basic concept on how to do this.. but if you don't know how to do it then you don't know. Plus I thought I could give the "How-To" section a new feature.
*The patterns I have are for 294mm rotors, you can print and use them as you like. Obviously print 4 of the patterns line the holes up and go at it. If you have other ideas for patterns that you would like I can get them up in AutoCAD and post them*
Patterns (in .pdf format) print so that the bottom is measure at 100mm there is details on the pattern themselves. I change the angles on the multiple hole patterns so there is more holes, smaller tighter.
Before punching your pattern make sure you have the drill bit that is recommended for that pattern. Use a caliper if you aren't sure about the size or don't have an index.
Print a total of 4 patterns to make it around the rotor, cut around the pattern so that it fits the rotor and tape it to the rotor itself.
Tape it securely, the tighter and better aligned it is the better your end results will be.
When your happy with how it is taped onto the rotor grab your hammer and pointed punch, follow the pattern for the center of the circles. The patterns have been designed that it is easy to find the dead center of the circles. Give the punch one good blow after you found the center (MAKE SURE your lined up in the center you DO NOT want to make multiple punch marks for nothing).
Punch directly through your pattern it should no be any issue to do this. After punching all the pattern I use the Layout fluid and spray directly over the entire pattern, this will leave your punch marks highlighted making it easier to see.
At this point your ready to drill. I found that removing the center of the rotor made drilling a lot easier so that it could flat on the drill press table. Also instead of clamping it down I just held it with my other hand.
Have your drill press on the slowest speed possible. This will keep heat down and will have large spiral of material rather then small flakes going everywhere.
Use plenty of cutting fluid and take your time. If you notice an error in your pattern you can fix it slightly and compensate while drilling. I didn't take any pictures of my final results or the during but I will asap.
Enjoy!
Nov 7th, 2011 - Added a new 4 hole pattern!
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