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Gary/IA · 06-05-2010, 06:17 AM

I need to purchase a hollow end mill to remove the swaging on wheel studs.

Does anyone have ordering info on where to get them, part #, etc.

Thanks for any help.

Aerocraft · 06-05-2010, 06:33 AM

Since you will destroy the drums cutting the studs out anyway, I did it the rough way and cut the studs off with a cutoff disk. I then ground into the drum to remove the shoulder. Once cool, the remaining part of the stud easily pushed out of the hub. It did not get hot enough to damage the hubs. The operation went quickly. Gar Williams

kenparker · 06-05-2010, 07:48 AM

Bought a 5/8" Bimetal Hole saw at the local Hardware store. Adapted it to run in my drilll Press. It will shear off the threads then cut out the swadged area of the stud without damaging the drum. Heavy Tap bit big hammer and they fall out. Doesnot damage the drum but most of the time I dont care about the thim drum anyway.

MikeK · 06-05-2010, 10:23 AM

Here's the source for the tool shown on Vince's website. As mentioned, you need to regrind the cutters to 45 degrees if you want to keep the drum.
http://www.goodson.com/store/templat...38955151891aba

Marco Tahtaras · 06-05-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Here's the source for the tool shown on Vince's website. As mentioned, you need to regrind the cutters to 45 degrees if you want to keep the drum.
http://www.goodson.com/store/templat...38955151891aba

Careful, although the pic is the same the link is to the 7/16" version instead of the 1/2" version (out of stock).

Tom Endy · 06-05-2010, 11:23 AM

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Try Goodson Tools & Supplies 800-533-8010. They list a Swedge Cutting Tool 1/2" part number ST-500. "Cuts old wheel stud swedges to remove and replace pressed in wheel studs."

Tom Endy

Marco Tahtaras · 06-05-2010, 01:13 PM

Since it appears Goodson is out of the 1/2" version @ $72.99, but APPEARS to have them if you purchase through Amazon @ $100, is the one at the link below the same?

http://www.westernalltool.com/defaul...E&PKV=ST-500|0

d.j. moordigian · 06-05-2010, 02:19 PM

I made a sleeve that fit over the threads snugly, as a drill bushing affair, drilled then removed the sleeve, larger drill which cleans off most of the threads and below the swedge , worked well. Knocked out easily. Drilling reduces the stud pressure and lets the chamfer swedge fold into the hole. Dudley

Chris in CT · 06-06-2010, 03:41 PM

Hi Gary, I think that Snyder's now has a "hollow" tool available for removing this swage. You only need to cut a small part of it away. then press out the old stud in the same press you will use to install the new ones. In my own car, I had to replace the old, stripped studs. I kept both the original hubs and drums, since they were OK.
Good luck!

06-05-2010, 06:17 AM	#1
Gary/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellston, Iowa Posts: 247	Wheel Stud Swaging I need to purchase a hollow end mill to remove the swaging on wheel studs. Does anyone have ordering info on where to get them, part #, etc. Thanks for any help.

06-05-2010, 06:33 AM	#2
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: Wheel Stud Swaging Since you will destroy the drums cutting the studs out anyway, I did it the rough way and cut the studs off with a cutoff disk. I then ground into the drum to remove the shoulder. Once cool, the remaining part of the stud easily pushed out of the hub. It did not get hot enough to damage the hubs. The operation went quickly. Gar Williams Last edited by Aerocraft; 06-05-2010 at 07:05 AM.

06-05-2010, 07:48 AM	#3
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: Wheel Stud Swaging Bought a 5/8" Bimetal Hole saw at the local Hardware store. Adapted it to run in my drilll Press. It will shear off the threads then cut out the swadged area of the stud without damaging the drum. Heavy Tap bit big hammer and they fall out. Doesnot damage the drum but most of the time I dont care about the thim drum anyway.

06-05-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Wheel Stud Swaging Here's the source for the tool shown on Vince's website. As mentioned, you need to regrind the cutters to 45 degrees if you want to keep the drum. http://www.goodson.com/store/templat...38955151891aba

06-05-2010, 11:23 AM	#6
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Wheel Stud Swaging Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Try Goodson Tools & Supplies 800-533-8010. They list a Swedge Cutting Tool 1/2" part number ST-500. "Cuts old wheel stud swedges to remove and replace pressed in wheel studs." Tom Endy

06-05-2010, 01:13 PM	#7
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Wheel Stud Swaging Since it appears Goodson is out of the 1/2" version @ $72.99, but APPEARS to have them if you purchase through Amazon @ $100, is the one at the link below the same? http://www.westernalltool.com/defaul...E&PKV=ST-500\|0 __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

06-05-2010, 02:19 PM	#8
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Wheel Stud Swaging I made a sleeve that fit over the threads snugly, as a drill bushing affair, drilled then removed the sleeve, larger drill which cleans off most of the threads and below the swedge , worked well. Knocked out easily. Drilling reduces the stud pressure and lets the chamfer swedge fold into the hole. Dudley

06-06-2010, 03:41 PM	#9
Chris in CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 272	Re: Wheel Stud Swaging Hi Gary, I think that Snyder's now has a "hollow" tool available for removing this swage. You only need to cut a small part of it away. then press out the old stud in the same press you will use to install the new ones. In my own car, I had to replace the old, stripped studs. I kept both the original hubs and drums, since they were OK. Good luck!