by Donnie Hurt | Dec 9, 2025 | OTHER SHOP WORK
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″...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 9, 2025 | CYLINDER HEADS
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...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 24, 2025 | UNCATEGORIZED
When boring blocks, in addition to a cardboard chip deflector and a vacuum cleaner running under it, I still wipe the bar down with a microfiber as it retracts. Just one more way to keep chips out of the column seal. Ron Flood Cedar Machine North Branch,...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 24, 2025 | GASKETS & SEALING
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...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 24, 2025 | OTHER SHOP WORK
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...
