Customer sent me some front wheel hubs from a 1970 Dodge Dart. He wanted the bolt hole pattern changed. Some simple milling on the Excello milling machine and a little rotary table action.
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@NikColyerMachineWorks2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, luggin' around heavy rotary tables doesn't work so well these days for me. Good job and good video.
@eyuptony2 жыл бұрын
I right enjoyed the video Tom. You said "I don't trust the Chinesium DRO". Good hands on method watching your old school engineering technique. Much more interesting. Cheers Tony
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. To me most jobs I prefer the rotary table. Some random project for me I may choose to use the DRO bolt pattern feature.
@TheKnacklersWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
Hello Tom, Great new that your workshop is getting more customers... nice work on the hubs... Take care. Paul,,
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. The work is starting to trickle in so that's nice.
@DJako892 жыл бұрын
Nice modification. Goodto see the jobs are starting to roll in.👍
@DudleyToolwright2 жыл бұрын
What a holy project tom. Nice work.
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Yep 😁.
@OldIronMachineWorks2 жыл бұрын
Nice Tom, by the looks of the chips im thinking there cast steel not cast iron. To long of chips for cast iron. I sure like my parking attachment for my super spacer, big back saver. Your shop is looking great. I have spent a lot of time rearranging my shop. Had to move some machines out to get other machines in. New shop on hold till prices get back down. Always nice to see a video out from you Tom. Gary
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Hey Gary. Yeah I was kind of on the fence about the material. It was fine powdery chips for the most part. Every now and then I would get a long chip. If it is cast steel then it sure is poor quality and probably wouldn’t want to waste my time welding on it anyways. Material prices seem to be dropping off finally. Hopefully you can get started soon.
@RalfyCustoms2 жыл бұрын
Nice one buddy 👍 thanks for sharing
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ralfy.
@MaturePatriot2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see back in action with paying customers.
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Hey Vernon. Yep it is good to have some money trickling in.
@MrJovon224 ай бұрын
How much does this cost
@swanvalleymachineshop2 жыл бұрын
Good one Tom . Good pick up on the hole size difference , miss that & things can go pear shaped very quick ! Cheers .
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
So true. Easier to remove it then put it back for sure. 👍
@JamesDedmon2 жыл бұрын
Good job. My DRO pros unit does an awesome job. I’ve made several plates for my tire machine and never had a problem. My rotary table is heavy, so I avoid getting it out
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Jim.
@JourneymanRandy2 жыл бұрын
Nice work Tom.
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Thanks Randy.
@BundyBearsShed2 жыл бұрын
By the outer shape of that hub you should run out and confiscate the owners hammer. 😀
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Yep. They have been using the wrong tools for sure. 🙄
@bcbloc022 жыл бұрын
Bigger tires and less mass. Real sports car stuff! 😃
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Lol!
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
Great job. My Chineseieum DRO's have always been dead on. I have had 3 different brands.
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Hey Harold. Mine is OK. I am partial to the rotary table I guess.
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
@@hilltopmachineworks2131 it is fun to use.
@garygerard42909 ай бұрын
'great shop you'd make a good neighbor
@hilltopmachineworks21319 ай бұрын
Thank you. 🙏
@TheAyrCaveShop2 жыл бұрын
Nice job..enjoyed
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dean.
@tced28582 жыл бұрын
Great seeing you back in the shop Tom ! I'll be heading down your way In a few weeks, perhaps I could drop in for a visit..I will drop you a email !
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Yes most definitely stop by if you get a chance.
@fredsmachinewerks48112 жыл бұрын
Good job Tom. As for the rotary tables Small or large they are all heavy as hell and as you get older they get heavier. Cheers Fred
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Very true. Building a gantry crane is on the “to do” list.
@annie85912 жыл бұрын
Where in the heck did you learn to do all this? Your shop is quite impressive. I don’t even know what you’re doing and find it fascinating. 🔨🔩🧰
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Hey Ann! I started working on cars when I was 17. Went to college for engineering. I built a shop in Charlotte back in 2004. I would do metal working and auto mechanics on my days off. Now its a hobby shop/job shop. Did you ever get any of your stickers in the mail?
@oliveirainvestments288410 ай бұрын
Brilliant job.. I was wondering if I could weld the hub holes to get a bit stronger ... would that be possible???
@hilltopmachineworks213110 ай бұрын
Yes as long as it is cast steel.
@pgs85972 жыл бұрын
G’day Tom. Well done now confiscate the hammer from whoever bashed the hub before you got them. Not much meat left after 10 holes. Cheers Peter
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
I know right.
@welcometothemachineshop4662 жыл бұрын
Nice job, I wish there was a bit more meat around those holes though 😬
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe. Yeah not much left there. Thanks for joining the live feed last Sunday even if it was short lived because of your connection.
@cognac8297 Жыл бұрын
Hello would you want to take the 5*114.3 wheel hub and redrill it to 5*112 . And add some new studs m12 1.5 and thru the rotors so I can run 5*112 wheels on my 5*114.3. if I don't do this I would have to drill out the 5*112 wheel lug nut bolt hole 1mm or 2mm . Either way is an idea that works
@hilltopmachineworks2131 Жыл бұрын
Can you send me an email about what you want done and maybe some pics?
@powpow40337 ай бұрын
bolt pattern from what to what?
@carlgoode20937 ай бұрын
Sir. I would like my hubs converted to 5x115 from 5x120. Is that something you can?
@hilltopmachineworks21317 ай бұрын
Can you send me an email about them?
@HealthSupercharger2 жыл бұрын
Sir i need to mount my 15 inch truck wheels with a 5 bolt pattern onto my small trailer hub which has a 4 bolt pattern. Is it possible for me to drill out a 4 bolt pattern if there is a 5 hole bolt patter on the rims. I am trying to put large 15 inch wheels onto my trailer which only has small 12 inch tires. Or would it be easier to just buy new hubs from my trailer place for 45 dollars each they have new hubs that i could get. But I wonder if it would work for me to drill 4 new holes into a rim and make it work.
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
I would say it would be easier to just buy the 5 bolt replacement hubs. Because I imagine the 4 bolt hubs are going to be smaller in diameter and there will be not enough meat there when you move out to the 5 bolt pattern. Also you may run into a couple of the 4 holes trying to drill the 5 hole pattern which means they would need to be welded up first as long as the hub is some sort of steel and not cast iron.
@plankshield2 жыл бұрын
If your up for more work? I am looking to convert trailer hubs to a 5x150 lug pattern to except Tundra wheels. Would you know how to locate blank hubs or of a trailer hub large enough? Or would there be a way to take some tundra hubs and modify them to work on a trailer.
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Have you looked into wheel adapters first?
@Rustinox2 жыл бұрын
Not much material left there. I don't think I would accept to do this kind of work. Modifying parts like this can weaken them too much. But I'm sure you know that and you talked to the customer about it.
@hilltopmachineworks21312 жыл бұрын
Yeah not much. If it was me I would use wheel adapters provided there is fender well room.
@Crushercurtis702 Жыл бұрын
How much?
@staceymcmeans48488 ай бұрын
Can you do this on a 2013 camaro
@hilltopmachineworks21318 ай бұрын
Probably need to see the hubs first and what diameter hole pattern you would be going to. You can email.