installing tooth bar

   / installing tooth bar #1  

moonstruck

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Boone, NC
Tractor
Kubota B7800
I just took delivery of a tooth bar for my TC33DA supersteer. The bolts that came with it are larger than the holes that are drilled in the sides of the bucket. I would guess there is about 1/8" difference on both sides.

Any ideas on easy ways to enlarge the holes? I hate to take the easy way and buy smaller bolts.
 
   / installing tooth bar #2  
You have a couple of choices. You can get a a small round grinding wheel and using your die grinder or electric drill, enlarge the holes. Or you can get the correct size bi-metal hole saw and make the hole the correct size. I would vote for the bi-metal hole saw.
 
   / installing tooth bar #4  
Do the stepdrill. That will be the easiest way to enlarge them.

murph
 
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#5  
Thanks guys, there is a Northern Tools store about a mile from my office. I have never used a step drill but it sounds like the right tool.

moonstruck
 
   / installing tooth bar #6  
Harbor Freight is currently offering a set of 3 different sized titanium nitride step drills for $29.99 for the set.
 
   / installing tooth bar #7  
Go with the step drill, the hole saw won't be much good since the hole is already there. No place for the pilot bit.
 

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