reaming bushings

[wowbw7]

-yup, you' right. it is DOM tubing. don't know the hardness but 1/4 inch thick walls should be good for what i need
-i've got a die grinder with a couple carbide bits. maybe i'll try to rough out some with that then smooth with the sandpaper trick.
-i really don't want to remove any material from the outside of the shaft as it has to go thru 2 bushings in the boom which are already a little worn.
i''ll try to get out to the shop tomorrow and try the grinder. not really looking forward to it tho...unheated shop and it's 6 degrees right now (10 PM)
thanx for all the suggestions

 

[Zick]

This place has decent prices for Reamers.
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[Oldmax]

Use a adjustable reamer .

 

[J_J]

Can you find a grade 8 bolt that size? I found out that when looking for pins for 1 in DOM, that 1 in steel rod would not fit, so I had to ream out about 6 or 8 bushings. I then learned that you can get pin stock that is a couple thousands less than the bushing size, and that is what I am using now. A grade 5 or 8 bolt will sometimes measures less than the listed size.