Project to organize/maximize my safe

[dogcaller]

So you need to bevel a hole in a washer?

Buy a dremel. Grind the inside edge at an angle and the way around.

I have a Dremel. What would you suggest grinding it with--is there a particular grinding bit you would suggest? It will be able to grind down a washer that a drill press with a drill bit couldn't cut? Is there such a thing as washers with softer steel? I need a ~2" OD washer with an ID of .25 - .30". I haven't been able to find a beveled washer with a large enough OD.

Maybe the real question is--Is there not a simple way to use a drill bit to bevel these out...?

[buffalobo]

I have a Dremel. What would you suggest grinding it with--is there a particular grinding bit you would suggest? It will be able to grind down a washer that a drill press with a drill bit couldn't cut? Is there such a thing as washers with softer steel? I need a ~2" OD washer with an ID of .25 - .30". I haven't been able to find a beveled washer with a large enough OD.

Maybe the real question is--Is there not a simple way to use a drill bit to bevel these out...?

Not a simple or easy way to use drill bit to make a countersink in washer. Almost impossible to "hold" washer while being drilled by hand or on drill press.

I have made aluminium washers by drawing them on 1/8"(x whatever width you need to get washer size) thick material, use counter sink bit to make center hole and bevel, then use hole saw to cut out washer.

[Great-Kazoo]

Those would be perfect if they were just bigger (OD).

They are offered in other sizes. I have the stock velcro and rod setup. I used a staple gun and some spray adhesive, to secure the velcro mats to the underside of the shelf. No issues, so far.

You're way over thinking what should be a simple project. ..

[Irving]

Came across this website tonight. Might be useful as well. https://www.boltdepot.com/

[Ah Pook]

Those would be perfect if they were just bigger (OD).

They are made in bigger sizes.

The handgun hangers are made by other mfgs for less. Not really a high dollar concept.

Watching this thread to maximize my own safe needs.

[dogcaller]

They are offered in other sizes. I have the stock velcro and rod setup. I used a staple gun and some spray adhesive, to secure the velcro mats to the underside of the shelf. No issues, so far.

You're way over thinking what should be a simple project. ..

I've been accused of that before--with reason! The thing is, I now have all of the supplies for the DIY project, and I'd like to complete it. What is the approximate OD on the factory "tops" you have?

[dogcaller]

Not a simple or easy way to use drill bit to make a countersink in washer. Almost impossible to "hold" washer while being drilled by hand or on drill press.

I have made aluminum washers by drawing them on 1/8"(x whatever width you need to get washer size) thick material, use counter sink bit to make center hole and bevel, then use hole saw to cut out washer.

Believe it or not, holding the washer isn't the problem. I have an attachment on my press that holds it perfectly still, but the drill bits barely make a dent, and I'm ruining drill bits. Also tried to use a countersink, which didn't work (not surprisingly, since they are intended for wood). I've drilled through much thicker metal with this press, which is why I'm flummoxed by the washers...

[Irving]

There are cone shaped grinder attachments for a dremel that might work. What is the approximate inside diameter you're working with? If it's large enough, those same grinder cones exist that are large enough to chuck into a drill. Or if you have a steady hand, you could just rim the inside with the smaller dremel version.

[Irving]

I just read through the tutorial and it looks like a great idea. I'm totally on board.

[Irving]

These are what I'm talking about.


You could probably heat each washer until it is red hot and let it cool slowly so it looses it's hardening, but that might be extra labor intensive depending on how many you are doing. Also, if they are galvanized, might want to wear a respirator while you're grinding each one as you'll be heating up the zinc and making bad fumes.