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08-15-2021, 07:05 AM | #1 |
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Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
Anyone currently using a KW F model boring bar?
I would appreciate your time for a phone conversation to help get me started with a new addition to the shop. T.
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08-15-2021, 10:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
I recently sold my Quickway, not a model F but perhaps I could help? [email protected]
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08-15-2021, 10:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
Tim, I own a kwik way model F. So you know there are two models of the F, one with a cutter setting micrometer done off the bar and one where the micrometer is inserted into the bar to set the cutter. I purchased my bar about 20 years ago and it has seen only a dozen or so engine blocks bored. I do want to try my hand at sleeving a block back to standard. PM me for my contact info. Dan
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08-17-2021, 07:29 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
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Kwik-Way was about like Ford in they made similar models and used different letters of the alphabet to differentiate. I know they made the F, the FL, FN, FR, FS, FT, and likely several others that I am forgetting. I also included a couple pictures of my red FR unit that has served me well. I wish I knew what the differences were between all of the different models. . |
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08-17-2021, 09:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
I have not found any historical info thus far, my bar was purchased by a friends dad in the late 40s. The serial number is 67something.
What make is the boring bar table? it is a nice fit for the Model A block.
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08-18-2021, 03:01 AM | #6 |
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08-27-2021, 11:50 AM | #7 |
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Re: Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
Had several great conversations with Ford Barn members who responded to get me started.
A follow up w/information ....if someone down the road crosses this same bridge. I found several sources of replacement parts. Top of the list is Coder Parts & Supply in Tx. Craig Coder was a Sales person for Kwikway and in 2013 acquired the KW parts inventory when KW dissolved. codersupply.com
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Also, Mark Erickson of Erickson Machine & Performance. Here is a YouTube video he made awhile back on boring bars. He also makes some Van Norman 570 parts like cutters. |
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08-28-2021, 05:23 PM | #10 |
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Re: Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
Thank fellas, Marks video is informative.
cleaned the gearbox and have scrubbed old oil off of the tool, very good shape so far. made a stand until I can locate a KW or LW manual stand close by. I will order new belts and bits this week. Hope to test run it soon.
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08-29-2021, 05:23 AM | #11 |
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Re: Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
Tim, that bar is a beast! How do you get it moved onto the block? Surely you aren’t man-handling that thing, -or are you?
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08-29-2021, 08:44 AM | #12 |
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Re: Kwikway Model F Boring Bar
Agreed my friend way to heavy. I listened to stories of bar mishaps and headed the warnings. My shop space is limited so I built a lift awhile back with a small foot print to lift engine parts on & off of the machines, it is also useful to place my Kurt vices and News rotary table onto the BP mill.
I plan to use a machined knob that threads into a head stud hole and slide the t-slot over as a safety device when storing the bar. ........a “hobby” adventure that keeps on sprouting. The same fella had a complete Kwikway seat cutting fixture that followed me home. Storing up projects like a squirrel storing nuts for the winter...... |
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