Technical holes in bolts

Looking for help in setting up and drilling holes in bolts for safety wire and cotter pins.

 

Stick them in a piece of copper tubing, clamp in vise, drill away ...

 

Shop for jig for drilling holes in bol... on Google

 

A hole in a bold Hmmmm

 

Drill a hole in a nut, thread on bolt and use nut as a guide. Use a drill press and vise of course. Two nuts can be locked together if the bolt moves around.

 

Safety wire drill jig from Aircraft Spruce.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/to/safetywiretools/drillingjig.php

 

http://www.amazon.com/Pit-Posse-Safety-Pliers-Universal/dp/B005SUVTDY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41gSZ+P6O5L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR292,320_&refRID=0TMRZ6WDHNWQACYYJRPF....

http://www.amazon.com/Pit-Posse-Saf..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=12Y6NCCR5RP5NX8B1E7F

 

I use the nut method, except I drill thru the nut and bolt at the same time, then reuse the nut as a guide if I have multiple bolts.

 

FWIW - Speedway also has the drill fixtures.

 

If your "bold" enough ? Drill some holes on your nut's, I mean one nut then thread it over your bolt along with the second nut to jam them. This way your nut's won't spin while your drill'n.

 

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Easy, Blue. You're heading towards the dark side.

 

Google. Too easy. Especially when you're sitting at your computer.

 

I hate it when my nuts spin...

 

I rather enjoy it when mine spin!

 

Mine stopped spinning years ago.

 

Does clanging count?

 

Don't let them clang in stormy weather, if your from Mass.

 

I think I tripped over mine today.
I think that's what she said - "be careful you'll trip over your nuts"

 

Sometimes thing's have a way of being mysteriously familiar even when there not.

 

This is out of control because of one fat finger !!!! Thanks for the suggestions. Johnney Gee you scare me !!

 

A Grinder is the secret

Grind a flat piece on the thread so the drill bit doesn't walk , then clamp it in a drill vice.
Where the hole comes out the other side, clean that up with a grinder so the nut threads on easily.

 

I'm just a very imaginative person is all. Seem's you are also

 

Why not just buy them pre-frilled from a bolt/nut supplier? Being close to Boeing, and having neighbors/friends who work for Boeing, I get bolts/nuts from them all the time. Some are made of lightweight material though (aluminum or titanium?). Just a thought. Although I personally have never drilled bolts/nuts, I do have a very high dollar, stand-up, drill press I bought for cheap from a cousin who needed the money. I've only used it a few times in 20 years.
I am Butch/56sedandelivery.

 

Aircraft Spruce & Wicks Aircraft sell a good selection of drilled bolts that are relatively inexpensive. Just be careful how with the part number as they supply the bolts w/o holes or holes in the head or threaded end. Or as mentioned you may get what you need from an aircraft maintenance shop. I have bought a lot & need to order some more this week.
Glenn

 

Just about every bolt on Model T's used castle nuts and cotter pins, so you can get old-style (thick head) drilled bolts from Model T parts suppliers. Lang's Old Car Parts has a good selection and great service.

 

Thanks for the info........