Where is the best place to get a cylinder reamer?

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Re: Where is the best place to get a cylinder reamer?

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RefSeries wrote:Small point, but I suggest you are very careful with reaming. They are quite aggressive, and it is easy to overdo it to the extent that the cylinder ends up too big for the mandrel. To be on the safe side before you do anything else put a 'good' cylinder on the reamer and mark where the end with comes with a felt pen. After that, never ream past the mark!

Listen to one who didn't do it the first time...

Keith
That's a very good suggestion. :)

I use an extremely "light touch," holding the cylinder so it barely makes contact with the reamer. Think "polishing" rather than "reaming." With three points of contact, the material is removed quickly. Still, if you're careful, the results will be excellent. I haven't had a single bad experience with mine - and I've even used it with a few Lamberts.

Again, think "polishing..." :)

George P.

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