drilling axles, rotors or drums for different lug pattern

[dontlifttoshift]

it really depends on if you have an access hole in your existing axle flange. If you do you usually have to weld up a lug hole or two and then face it off in the lathe. we have some special fixturing made up that hangs the axle off the back of the mill table and then you swing the head over. We also have drill jig made up with hardened inserts that makes it a little easier.

It's still only as good as your setup and your fixturing. I have seen guys do the center punch and drill with a hand drill and a vise and they drive 'em but they are not proturing cars and usually never turn a wheel in anger and usually don't go real far.

FWIW, we quit doing it except in rare occasions where axles are not available, for a common rear end it is almost always cheaper to buy axles. If yu are doing it yourself its a different story.

Donny