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Erik Barrett
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Rod boring

Post by Erik Barrett » Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:39 pm

Did a set of rods today on the Hempy Cooper rod lathe.
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Matt in California
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Re: Rod boring

Post by Matt in California » Fri Mar 08, 2019 10:32 pm

Nice!

What did you use before?

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Re: Rod boring

Post by Erik Barrett » Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:54 pm

Long ago we used to do them on a big conventional lathe and I have I have also done them on a milling machine.
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Re: Rod boring

Post by Allan » Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:44 am

Eric,can we see a wider shot of the lathe. Does the table with the rod assembly travel, or does the toolbar do the travelling?

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Re: Rod boring

Post by Erik Barrett » Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:01 pm

Will post more pics and info.
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