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EXTENDED COUNTERSINK
Chamfering a bolt hole might require an extended reach countersink cutter. Here's how to quickly make an extension for the more common 1/4" shank cutters. First, drill a 15/32" x 1" deep hole in the end of a 6" length of 3/8" - 1/2" diameter shaft. Ream the hole with...
FILL BRASS TUBES
When surfacing heads that have had brass tubes installed in head bolt or pushrod holes, I slip snug aluminum plugs in the tube to support them while cutting. This prevents the cutter bit from grabbing the tube and folding inward. This works great on any application...
ROPE SEAL SAW
Cutting rope rear main seals to length can be tough. I drag a new razor blade over 60-grit sandpaper to give it some teeth. This makes cutting much easier, and I leave a small projection, a crown, if you will, for a good seal at the parting line. Randy Torvinen...
HOIST TIME SAVERS
It is a huge time-saver to attach a magnetic bar to your hoist to hold common lifting bolts. I also attached a swivel to the hook end to keep parts from twisting and bumping into things when lifted, and to make positioning easier. Arus Kinney AK's Engine and...
CLEAN AND ACCURATE
Although it is an old valve facer, it was in tip-top shape when I got it. To keep it that way, I use a rubber cap to cover the chuck when I dress the rock, and those black rubber discs are drum brake wheel cylinder caps. I have two different ones. One is for smaller...
BORING TOOL ALIGNMENT
Here's an easy way to precisely align or clock a boring tool in a boring head. You'll need a dowel pin the same size as the tool shank to fit the boring head, a 1/4" thick x 1/2" aluminum flat bar, and a 1-1/2" x 1/2" aluminum flat bar, though the size is not...
