The thread of Dimple!! Finally.

[mdbeck1]

Now if feel better. I'm not crazy...

 

[E.rodz]

here is my first attempt at using dimle dies this is a core support for mt 63 belair.

 

[NASTYZEN]

Nice Erodz. You still not done with the beast? Ahh, those long term projects.

Thank's for the info Moonrise, I knew you could be counted on.

 

[caper150]

Some I did on the grandsons wagon project

 

[dlc]

Here are some plates I made for a bike project I just finished.

That's an awesome looking bike. Great job.

 

[Garage5.9]

Honda CRX chassis stiffening and front engine mount.

All of my reinforcements had to fit under the stock interior panels and carpet.

Do i spy a type R under there hood their ? If so looks like a clean car any more info on it ? Honda nut my self

 

[NASTYZEN]

Some I did on the grandsons wagon project

That is bad ***! Your grandson is one lucky kid.
Could we see more of the wagon?

 

[kald]

Very Cool!! I had not paid any attention to this before but it really adds something to the work, both in aesthetics and strength. I may have to look into getting a set of these. Nice work.

 

[SM Racing]

Do i spy a type R under there hood their ? If so looks like a clean car any more info on it ? Honda nut my self

http://www.roadraceautox.com/showthread.php?t=38549&highlight=CRX

NO C5 engine, just a warmed up GSR engine. Head has been lightly ported, fresh valve job, new ITR intake valves and springs, decked, oil return ports substaintially cleaned and enlarged, Delta did the cams, gears, etc.

 

[Mario428]

A 2" sched 40 pipe and a 2" sched 80 pipe will be two different outside diameters. The 2" is on the inside.

Actually that is wrong, pipe size is determined by some oddball schedule noone uses anymore. 60 seems to fit the best.
But the OD is always the same, the ID changes as per the schedule used.
See table below from McMaster-Carr, they have sold a few pipe fittings and a bit of pipe over the years.

 

[caper150]

That is bad ***! Your grandson is one lucky kid.
Could we see more of the wagon?

Here you go
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172716

 

[KPSquared]

No kidding. Learn something new every day. . .

 

[Graham08]

For the people that find them hard to use because you are left handed, look in a tool catalog and buy left handed cutting tips. They make them, but don't supply them with the new Vargus because they thing everyone is right handed.

For sure. I didn't get the fascination with them until I noticed that McMaster-Carr carries the left handed blades. I bought a package and my deburring tool is suddenly much more useful.

Some dimple die pics to stay on topic:

Right now, I only have a 3/4" die that I made a while back. I'm planning to make some to use in my Whitney-Jensen punch press once I get moved into my new shop.

 

[NASTYZEN]

Actually that is wrong, pipe size is determined by some oddball schedule noone uses anymore. 60 seems to fit the best.
But the OD is always the same, the ID changes as per the schedule used.
See table below from McMaster-Carr, they have sold a few pipe fittings and a bit of pipe over the years.

Thank's for the info Mario.
But remember that I made my dies to work with the HF knock out punch kit sizes.

Here you go
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172716

Cool man. Nice work. Thank's for sharing.

Some dimple die pics to stay on topic:

Nice. Good looking welds too.

 

[Mario428]

Actually that is wrong, pipe size is determined by some oddball schedule noone uses anymore. 60 seems to fit the best.
But the OD is always the same, the ID changes as per the schedule used.
See table below from McMaster-Carr, they have sold a few pipe fittings and a bit of pipe over the years.

Thank's for the info Mario.
But remember that I made my dies to work with the HF knock out punch kit sizes.

Wasn't criticizing your stuff, just clarifying how pipe is measured and posting a nice table of sizes I use a lot.

 

[PeteMoore]

Been doing a few bits and pieces these last couple of days

Additional gussetting to the H-Frame on an MG Midget

Radiator Supports for MG Midget to replace standard items, dimples allow it to maintain some for of rigidity when the supports dont have a front panel to assist them

rattled out a batch of normal gussets too for myself and a friends build

 

[Kevin54]

Nasty.......I would have never thought of using the dimple dies for something like that, but it's a hell of an idea. Nice job for sure, and as always, your work is just superb.

 

[kazlx]

I made this dimple as one of my first projects on the lathe. Came out pretty good. I think this was 1.5"

 

[NASTYZEN]

Nasty.......I would have never thought of using the dimple dies for something like that, but it's a hell of an idea. Nice job for sure, and as always, your work is just superb.

Hey, thanks Kevin. Dig your new avatar!

I made this dimple as one of my first projects on the lathe. Came out pretty good. I think this was 1.5"

DIY is wonderfull!

 

[JonnFX]

Here is a little dimpling on some aluminum holders for the oil and ****** coolers on my current daily driver.




And here is a project that I was involved in, back in my off-road (Baja type) days. I forgot exactly how many dimpled holes we had, but I think it was into the 100's.

 

[Kevin54]

JOHNFX....is that the old ones compared to new ones? The aluminum ones look great!!!

 

[aggierailroad]

Anyone have some info regarding on the longevity of using these (NASTYZEN's dies) on steel? I work primarily in 0.065" steel and have seen the galling on the die, but didn't figure it to be too big of an issue for a hobbyist like me. With that said, I'm sure I would use one particular size more than others and would hate to see it wear out. This is the only set I've seen for a reasonable price that has a fully radiused lip instead of the usual 45* chamfer.

Of course this might be the bump I need to start fabbing in aluminum...

^^Great work JOHNFX^^ That's a quality mount you've built for yourself.

 

[JonnFX]

They're a one-off (or two-off, lol). Just aluminum holders for added coolers on an '06 Dodge Magnum SRT8. Thanks.

~0.090 material.

 

[Jim Stabe]

This is a bracket to mount the BMW hood latch in my MGB project. It mounts in front of the radiator so the holes allow for some airflow.

 

[MarkG]

Is that the hole thread?

 

[NASTYZEN]

Anyone have some info regarding on the longevity of using these (NASTYZEN's dies) on steel? I work primarily in 0.065" steel and have seen the galling on the die, but didn't figure it to be too big of an issue for a hobbyist like me. With that said, I'm sure I would use one particular size more than others and would hate to see it wear out. This is the only set I've seen for a reasonable price that has a fully radiused lip instead of the usual 45* chamfer.

I have some Dies I made out of Aluminum decades ago that still work fine today.
I think you should be good for hundreds of Dimples with my dies.
Go back and do some reading in here.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38532&highlight=dimple+dies

 

[Kevin54]

Anyone have some info regarding on the longevity of using these (NASTYZEN's dies) on steel? I work primarily in 0.065" steel and have seen the galling on the die, but didn't figure it to be too big of an issue for a hobbyist like me. With that said, I'm sure I would use one particular size more than others and would hate to see it wear out. This is the only set I've seen for a reasonable price that has a fully radiused lip instead of the usual 45* chamfer.

Of course this might be the bump I need to start fabbing in aluminum...

^^Great work JOHNFX^^ That's a quality mount you've built for yourself.

You could always have it hardened, or since Nasty's got the dimensions, have that particular one made out of hardened steel.

Even at that, when I made punches at work for different jobs, and even on steel rivets, I would see galling on the hardened punches. I'd have to chuck them up in the lathe and polish them every so often. You also want to make sure you use a good lube, and make sure you deburr your holes before forming them. A good lube to use is something like STP and even Vaseline makes for a good lube.

 

[muibubbles]

ill playy, some Passenger footrests i made for RX-7s all hand made and power coated =)

Chrome- It's actually more reflective... I was trying to take the picture without the reflection of the light so it looks a bit "dull" in this pic


Black

 

[Kevin54]

Nice work. Those look great.!!!!!

 

[KPSquared]

That's a lot of RX-7's!

 

[brian lee]

got my dies from pacific customs, shop press i scored from work they bought a new 30 ton hyd press and were gonna let the old one go to scrap yard. i asked if i could have it and they gave it to me, cant beat free. panels i made are for my wifes rzr hood.


I dont always put a signature but when i do it goes here

 

[bluebolt]

Nice work Brian and a "YOU ****" on the free press!

 

[brian lee]

Nice work Brian and a "YOU ****" on the free press!

thanks, i do dont i.


sent thru smoke signals directly out the top of my teepee!!!

 

[Garage Coffee Roaster]

Thanks guys I have a new want (no need yet) to add to my tool collection.

 

[petawawarace]

Some bracing on an ice oval racing snowmobile. Mis-judged how close the tubes were and ended up having to undercut my die to slide it in there

 

[killerjeep]

Where is a good place to buy some dimple dies?

 

[MP&C]

Page one, post one. Look at the link at the bottom of NastyZen's post...

 

[killerjeep]

Yeah those links didnt help.
One does not the work the other is like 4 years old.

 

[jdcompman]

You clicked this link right? Works for me...

http://www.clubvirages.com/index.ph..._id=38&Itemid=109&lang=en&vmcchk=1&Itemid=109

 

[stinkity stoink]

I will throw mine in. Needed some shelf brackets so I decided to get a little creative.