Here is a simple way to drill hexagonal holes. No filing is needed.
http://rick.sparber.org/dhh.pdf
The basic idea can be extended to drilling any polygon.
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Here is a simple way to drill hexagonal holes. No filing is needed.
http://rick.sparber.org/dhh.pdf
The basic idea can be extended to drilling any polygon.
Sweet!!! I was thinking along those lines for a small tool Idea I want to make!
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That is amazing and opens up a whole new line of possibilities of drilling other types of polygons. Thank you for sharing this video.
Cool! GREAT post as usual, Rick!
Simple applied math can be a very powerful tool in the shop.
In the past I build many holes using this method, not so enhanced with the math but it works very well.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. :clapping:
:hattip:
Glad to be of service.
Hi all it,s nice to see all the work yous do....I am new to metel work,i jest got a welder and the first thing I would to make is a brike,,,if anyone got some time iwould love some help II would like to start small,,,,,thank you Richard
Thanks for sharing a very well-written article Rick. Textbook quality!
Al