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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Dave Willis on July 28, 2010, 08:17:47 pm

Title: Drilling swivels
Post by: Dave Willis on July 28, 2010, 08:17:47 pm: Has anyone found a really easy way to drill and pin their swivel?
Mine are rarely in the right spot even if I use a drill stand. I've tried pulling the socket out and drilling through the pips but don't often get it perfect.
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: jouk45 on July 28, 2010, 08:24:23 pm: Quote from: Dave Willis on July 28, 2010, 08:17:47 pm
Has anyone found a really easy way to drill and pin their swivel?
Mine are rarely in the right spot even if I use a drill stand. I've tried pulling the socket out and drilling through the pips but don't often get it perfect.

dave the holes are better bigger, this way its easier to put the pin in, i drill the out side holes first, pop it back on the other section, then drill each side, right through, dont worry if the holes are much bigger, will still work the same
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: mci services on July 28, 2010, 08:28:22 pm: can somebody elaborate on what you are talking about so I can figure out whether I need to drilling swivels
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: Dave Willis on July 28, 2010, 08:29:07 pm: I must order a few more soon. I think the bolts I use maybe a bit too thick. I'll rummage through my electrical drawer and look for something else. Great when you get them right but a pain when they are off centre. :)
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: Dave Willis on July 28, 2010, 08:30:22 pm: Ball and socket swivels tend to pop under pressure unless you pin them.
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: Dave Willis on July 28, 2010, 08:32:31 pm: http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/swivel_adapter_175square.jpg
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: jouk45 on July 28, 2010, 08:33:08 pm: you dont need a bolt, split pin is easier to use
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Post by: mci services on July 28, 2010, 08:35:07 pm: got you ;)
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: jouk45 on July 28, 2010, 08:36:26 pm: Quote from: stu-mac on July 28, 2010, 08:35:07 pm
got you ;)
lol at last stu ;D
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: dai on July 28, 2010, 09:44:40 pm: The best swivel ever is the Stanley paint pad handle conversion.
I have only managed to break one in 4 years of constant use, and that one fell from a great height.
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on July 28, 2010, 11:15:32 pm: Quote from: Dave Willis on July 28, 2010, 08:17:47 pm
Has anyone found a really easy way to drill and pin their swivel?
Mine are rarely in the right spot even if I use a drill stand. I've tried pulling the socket out and drilling through the pips but don't often get it perfect.

I file a flat spot first Dave to give a more accurate start to the drill piece.

I know what Jouk's saying about a bigger hole BUT in my experience you end up with too much virtical play in the unit.

I know a place where they're £2-odd each with a standard £5 delivery, which is ok when you order half a dozen I think. ;)
Title: Re: Drilling swivels
Post by: andyM on July 29, 2010, 05:19:47 pm: Centre Punch and maybe even pilot drill aswell for accuracy when drilling otherwise drill bit will wander off the mark.