Hole cutter, reversible to make toy wheels?

On Monday, July 1, 2013 5:05:50 PM UTC-4, John Doe wrote:
> I can use a hole cutter, hopefully to cut through hardwood. But
>
> regular wood might work. There will be no hurry to make the cuts.
>
> Accuracy is important.

So, drill the center hole then instead of a hole saw with
a pilot drill, fit a hole saw with a pilot dowel. The dowel will
make a more stable center than a twist drill.

<[email protected]> wrote:

>>I can use a hole cutter, hopefully to cut through hardwood. But
>>regular wood might work. There will be no hurry to make the cuts.
>>Accuracy is important.
>>
>>The outer diameter of the wooden wheels will be about 1 inch. The
>>center hole will be 1/4" to 5/16".
>>
>>Hopefully I can make both cuts while the wood is gripped firmly in
>>place, simultaneously or one at a time.
>>
>>Thanks.
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Buy a 1" dowel, center drill 1/4" to 5/16" hole as req'd for a set of
wheels then cross cut as req'd for individual wheels.

Lew

John Doe wrote:
> Correction...
>
> Maybe I should have said "circle cutter".
>
> Maybe a "circle cutter attachment" is what I'm looking for.
>
> But I need to make the inner hole accurate with the outer wheel cut.
>
> I guess this isn't rocket science, but I want a decent one.
>
> Thanks.
I use a hole saw with a protruding drill bit center, in a drill press.
To avoid tearout, cut half way through (making sure the drill bit
drills all the way through) then flip over and with the drill hole as
a guide cut from that side.

--
 GW Ross 

 Let he who takes the plunge remember 
 to return it! 

John Doe <[email protected]> writes:
>Correction...
>
>Maybe I should have said "circle cutter".
>
>Maybe a "circle cutter attachment" is what I'm looking for.
>
>But I need to make the inner hole accurate with the outer wheel cut.
>
>I guess this isn't rocket science, but I want a decent one.
>
>Thanks.

Try a 1" hole saw with a 1/4" pilot bit.

Correction...

Maybe I should have said "circle cutter".

Maybe a "circle cutter attachment" is what I'm looking for.

But I need to make the inner hole accurate with the outer wheel cut.

I guess this isn't rocket science, but I want a decent one.

Thanks.

In article <[email protected]>,
John Doe <[email protected]> wrote:
>I can use a hole cutter, hopefully to cut through hardwood. But
>regular wood might work. There will be no hurry to make the cuts.
>Accuracy is important.
>
>The outer diameter of the wooden wheels will be about 1 inch. The
>center hole will be 1/4" to 5/16".
>
>Hopefully I can make both cuts while the wood is gripped firmly in
>place, simultaneously or one at a time.
>
>Thanks.
>

I'm not sure if you are asking a question but if so, perhaps this is an
answer:

http://www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-adjustable-circle-cutter-69063.html


--
There is always an easy solution to every human problem -- neat,
plausible, and wrong." (H L Mencken)

Larry W. - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org

"Lew Hodgett" <sails.man1 verizon.net> wrote:

> Buy a 1" dowel, center drill 1/4" to 5/16" hole as req'd for a
> set of wheels then cross cut as req'd for individual wheels.

No doubt that will work for some people, but in my specific
situation... The outer diameter is specific. When I say "about 1
inch", that means I don't know ahead of time what it must be.

How about...

Some drill bit with a perpendicular (preferably thin) base.

Glue a piece of wood to the base.

Rotate the thing and cut a 1 inch hole into it for holding the dowel.




Spade bits won't center very well, though, for cutting the 1 inch
hole.

whit3rd wrote:
> On Monday, July 1, 2013 5:05:50 PM UTC-4, John Doe wrote:
>> I can use a hole cutter, hopefully to cut through hardwood. But
>>
>> regular wood might work. There will be no hurry to make the cuts.
>>
>> Accuracy is important.
>
> So, drill the center hole then instead of a hole saw with
> a pilot drill, fit a hole saw with a pilot dowel. The dowel will
> make a more stable center than a twist drill.
>
Although bigger you can probably get something like this over there and
cheaper.
http://www.apworkshop.com.au/html_carbitool/35N-twc.html

>I can use a hole cutter, hopefully to cut through hardwood. But
>regular wood might work. There will be no hurry to make the cuts.
>Accuracy is important.
>
>The outer diameter of the wooden wheels will be about 1 inch. The
>center hole will be 1/4" to 5/16".
>
>Hopefully I can make both cuts while the wood is gripped firmly in
>place, simultaneously or one at a time.
>
>Thanks.


Home-made is better ... but ..
Depending on what type you want ; and how many ..
15 - 20 cents apiece ..
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32784&cat=1,250,43236

John T.


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On 7/1/2013 2:22 PM, John Doe wrote:
> Correction...
>
> Maybe I should have said "circle cutter".
>
> Maybe a "circle cutter attachment" is what I'm looking for.
>
> But I need to make the inner hole accurate with the outer wheel cut.
>
> I guess this isn't rocket science, but I want a decent one.
>
> Thanks.
>
In the past, I have made wheels by cutting them out using a circle
cutter or hole saw. Next you insert a carriage bolt in the center hole
and a washer/nut on the other side. Chuck the bolt into your drill
press and apply a rasp or sand paper to make the desired shape. Note
that the carriage bolt will leave a mark on the wheel but will keep it
from spinning on the bolt. Use as large a washer as practicable to
minimize marking the "good" side. For those of use who are somewhat
lathe challenged, this works fairly well.
mahalo,
jo4hn