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[strokersix]

You can turn the tool bit shank round as an alternative to avoid the need for a square hole.

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Above the top ring is also the hottest part of the piston. Needs more clearance from the bore wall to account for piston thermal expansion.

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Oxy/fuel cutting torch then clean it up with an angle grinder. Ugly but effective.

My abrasive chop saw would have a tough time getting...

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I retired 5 yrs ago. Took a buyout offer. Finances were tight for a couple years for various reasons. It's all good now. No regrets whatsoever....

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Cross slide dial represents cross slide motion. Seems perfectly reasonable to me. Of all the lathes I've run I think I've only encountered a diameter...

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Thanks. So is it something inherent to synthetic oils or do aero oils have some additive to absorb lead?

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Please explain this. Why?...

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I like this. Thanks for sharing!

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While either will work, I think a vee slot would probably work better than a round slot if you intend to engage it will a ball.

Could get...