DHD axle tube reamer?

[Blackmax123]

Has anyone ever used the axle tube reamer from dhd? Might be a dumb question but do you use a drill or tap handle for it. and how long did it take you to ream each side?? Thanks a lot.

Is there any companies that make a better one?

 

[xtremebikr04]

used it many times. You need a big drill like a makita hole hawg. you want the torque and slow rpm of a big drill. You can do both sides in 30 min or so. You just need to keep the reamer clean and well oiled.

 

[WVRigrat05]

What is an axle tube reamer?

 

[rg3whitelbz]

What is an axle tube reamer?

The axle tube inner diameter needs to be reamed out to use 38 spline axles. DHD sells and rents the bit.

 

[greendury]

Like said above make sure you have a good drill with low speed. That bit took the bearings out of my dewalt. I end up using a heavy duty Bosch drill that worked well.

 

[Blackmax123]

Thanks for the replies..after about 2 hours, I finally got one side done. But it just about has my 1/2 Milwaukee drill burnt up. Just as soon as it start drilling good my drill starts loosing it's shit..

 

[c20elephant]

Need a drill like this, 300rpm almost busted me up when I was about 10 y/o...What type of lubricant are you using as 2 hours seems a bit long.?
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[countrycorey]

What's the age of that bad boy?


Corey

 

[c20elephant]

It was my Dads, I'm 52 now 42+ y/o, I remember that fence post and me being twisted up with the drill, runs great just don't use it. I could come close to the age as it has a metal switch housing.

 

[Blackmax123]

A buddy gave me so e good cutting oil that he got from a machinist. I also bought some thread cutting oil, I believe it is master mechanic brand. But I know it has been a long slow process...now I gotta find a better drill and hopefully finish the right side tomorrow so I can get it all back together. .