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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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Hey all,
I am switching turbine housings on my 14b(Thanks to marshal ) and it needs to be opened up to 7cm.

Anyone know where to pick up some carbide burrs for porting?
I know I can pick some cheapies up off of ebay but I don't feel like waiting Thats still an option though.

I have a little mini-diegrinder that spins at 25,000 rpm that does well I just need the bit, I believe its 1/4" too.

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ide say grainger or harbor freight man
Old Mar 17, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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I have checked out Harbor Freight and I am looking at Grainger now but I wanted to avoid having to order this bit. Anyone have one they would be willing to let me borrow for a day or two ?
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Not to be a thread-jacker, but do you work at the mall? I saw your car parked out at the end of the parking lot the other day.
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Originally Posted by Cosmo
Not to be a thread-jacker, but do you work at the mall? I saw your car parked out at the end of the parking lot the other day.
Yeah, haha I work at Sears.


I called Harbor Freight and they only had 1/8" carbide burs, grainger was closed .
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When I used to work for northwest hardware, we used to have them. Not sure if they do now though. It's worth a try. Although you would have to wait until tomorrow before youc an get it.. they are open 8-6
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Yeah I called them, Northwest, they took my name down and told me they would call me when they got ahold of a saleman . I wonder if sears carries em...hmmm.
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Oh dude.. that j bend.. I don't have a 2.5" to measure but the 3" had a 5 1/2" radius. That was measured from the center of the pipe. 2.5" will be smaller i'll just have to wait until we get some more in so I can check it out. Also it is not just a j bend, it's a j bend with an additional 45 degree bend so you can just cut off what you need. I'll let you know on the other as soon as it comes in.
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Originally Posted by Spooln4
Yeah I called them, Northwest, they took my name down and told me they would call me when they got ahold of a saleman . I wonder if sears carries em...hmmm.
I would think so.
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Sounds good, I'll be paying off tires and some other bills this month. First week of April I will prolly be ready to tackle the piping. Just let me know.



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