SteveSr
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Hello,
The method I am attempting to use is Mastermind's split mandrel with emery cloth. Unfortunately, I don't have a Foredom tool so am using a fixed drill press and hand holding the cylinder. I do have a Dremel with a remote handpiece however, I have been reluctant to try it since it is a high RPM tool and may remove material faster than I can control it. I also don't have a way of making a split mandrel that would fit in even the largest collet. Therefore I would have to find some other similar tool (flapper disc?) to use.
In a previous failed attempt to salvage an 026 cylinder I found that the emery flap would get into the edges of the ports and remove significantly more material on its way out eventually leading to removing all of the plating.
Now I have an even smaller cylinder from an 4137 series FS-80. As you can see from the photos the cylinder is nearly all ports or transfers. There is still fingernail catching transfer below the exhaust port but surprising little above.
So can any of you offer any advice on techniques or methods to recondition this cylinder?
Thanks,
Steve
The method I am attempting to use is Mastermind's split mandrel with emery cloth. Unfortunately, I don't have a Foredom tool so am using a fixed drill press and hand holding the cylinder. I do have a Dremel with a remote handpiece however, I have been reluctant to try it since it is a high RPM tool and may remove material faster than I can control it. I also don't have a way of making a split mandrel that would fit in even the largest collet. Therefore I would have to find some other similar tool (flapper disc?) to use.
In a previous failed attempt to salvage an 026 cylinder I found that the emery flap would get into the edges of the ports and remove significantly more material on its way out eventually leading to removing all of the plating.
Now I have an even smaller cylinder from an 4137 series FS-80. As you can see from the photos the cylinder is nearly all ports or transfers. There is still fingernail catching transfer below the exhaust port but surprising little above.
So can any of you offer any advice on techniques or methods to recondition this cylinder?
Thanks,
Steve