Cheap Dimple Die method

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I found this link on the Off Road Fabrication Network, thought I might share, as it looks like an inexpensive way to dimple die:A bearing race, receiver ball, and piece of scrap tube. I've used all these same pieces on 1 1/4" hole all the way through 1 5/8 hole.http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/...ead.php?t=9879 Attached Images
Reply:Necessity has and always be the mother of all inventions.  Pretty neat.I've done similar on a smaller scale with a large steel ball and piece of pipe for the base die.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:How well did it work out?  I would like to try dimpling some 20 GA SS, for a stool in the shop, still playing with methods that are possible.  Suggestions?
Reply:Mine was for a different application but the same principle.  I think the steel ball is only 1/2" - 3/4" in diameter and used 3/4" pipe for the base die.  Used to make custom welch plugs and/or reclaim same when new pieces couldn't be found.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
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Reply:I would sure worry about that hardened race fracturing under pressure some time in that press. That's why bearing removers have a cover over them to  keep the pieces contained and not imbedded in you. Maybe just a ring of 3" pipe the same height as the race would be good enough.
Reply:Originally Posted by mwshawI would sure worry about that hardened race fracturing under pressure some time in that press. That's why bearing removers have a cover over them to  keep the pieces contained and not imbedded in you. Maybe just a ring of 3" pipe the same height as the race would be good enough.
Reply:At least put a couple of hose clamps around it...Dynasty 350Spectrum 625 XtremeMillermatic 185
Reply:I'm about to become a dimpler!    Got some ideas popping around in my head that I will put to the test this week. But they will not include a bearing race. In my opinion...that's an accident looking for a place to happen. A slice of mild steel pipe is all that should be needed for a die. I've experienced some bearing explosions in my press several times over the years...very scary sh!t. Never had a piece of mild steel explode. Had a few pieces spit out because of "unsquare" conditions....but nothing has ever shattered. Great thread, though. Gonna spend more time I don't have on something I really don't need. Yet. Thanks. POVERTY...is the Mother of InventionMillermatic 211Millermatic 140Miller Thunderbolt XLArcOne 100STS inverter w/TIGThermal Dynamics 38XL Victor Oxy/AcetyleneJancy Slugger Holemaker IIJet 5x6 BandsawNever enough time & sleep.
Reply:Originally Posted by mwshawI would sure worry about that hardened race fracturing under pressure some time in that press. That's why bearing removers have a cover over them to  keep the pieces contained and not imbedded in you. Maybe just a ring of 3" pipe the same height as the race would be good enough.
Reply:Neat trick, I will have to file that away in the grey matter. Hopefully it goes to the save file and not recycle bin I wouldn't think there would be much chance of the race shattering in that application. I HAVE had bearings and races blow up on me in a press. Almost every time it was either doing something I shouldn't have or putting WAY too much pressure on it.If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:Sounds like a 3" pipe is the way to go.  Great advice, thanks.