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  1. 03-12-2009, 05:32 PM #1
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    Can I grind or file cast iron?

    I have an electric motor with a cast iron housing. There is a hole in the housing where the leads pass through. I have to make that hole a tad bigger to accept heavier leads. Could I use a Dremel, or hand file to ream that hole out, or will the cast iron chip or crack?
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  2. 03-12-2009, 05:35 PM #2
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    You could file or dremel I would think, cast really doesn't care for impacts....so rubbing on should be ok.
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    Grind away.
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    dremel will be quicker and cleaner....
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  5. 03-12-2009, 10:47 PM #5
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    Good cast iron machines easier than steel once you are past the surface (tends to be 'sandy' and hard). Yes, it will file/grind easy.

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    Thanks, that what I was hoping to hear.
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