Jeff wrote: If one was so inclined, would there be a way to drill two holes in a pair of aluminum rotor housings that did not use power? Just curiousThanks
In the hope that your looking for a real way to drill. You and use a PUMP DRILL . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_drill#Pump_Drill
Rig up a 10 speed bike to a flexible driveshaft dremel. Might need some kind of gearbox to get adequate speed, but should be able to move some metal.
http://www.beautifuliron.com/thepost.htm
Caveman technology for caveman results.
Bow drills, they're not just for fires anymore...
Thanks for all the suggestions. I now have a few ways to try and make this work. Should be fun.
Jeff wrote: Thanks for all the suggestions. I now have a few ways to try and make this work. Should be fun.
Dude, make sure you get back to us with what you eventually decide to try!
And lotza pix of the process & results. 
DILYSI Dave wrote: Rig up a 10 speed bike to a flexible driveshaft dremel. Might need some kind of gearbox to get adequate speed, but should be able to move some metal.
beat me to it!
It's 1000% win! You now have a beer powered drill!
I could make a hole in that accidentally by just trying to weld on it.
Bike pump connected to an air tank with pneumatic drill? The only power involved would be your own and I believe you'd get one heck of a workout that way ;)
Take it to a machine shop and pay to have them drilled. It can't be that big a hit on the challenge budget, if this is that important to your build, and if you don't do the work you are still a Caveman.
I actually own one of these:
It's Mounted in my parents Barn, attached to an 8" beam. I think it will take a 3/4" shank
If you rig the bike, make the drill shaft turn by contacting the outside tire surface - like a stationary trainer. Surely this will get you the rpms necessary.
Personally I like Bullet Tooth Tony's "Desert Eagle Point Five Oh" as the best solution.
ultraclyde wrote: If you rig the bike, make the drill shaft turn by contacting the outside tire surface - like a stationary trainer. Surely this will get you the rpms necessary.
Good call!
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