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Originally Posted by 700rpm
Rent it or sell it to somebody who can use it. Babbit mechanics/craftsmen are a rare breed and we should help ‘em stay in biz.
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Originally Posted by Gene F
#2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ray/Gene, ... from my perspective, I think the issues with using these machines is that technology and craftsmanship expectations have surpassed these machines capabilities where a static display is about all they are good for.
Granted some machines have seen the bedplates modified to a boring bar with a cutter, but many of the bedplates were never properly lubed and so the Babbit around the bar is excessively worn to the point where making them bore accurately & cleanly is a real problem. Plus, most of the reamers are dull to the point where they need sharpening, What I have found is that finding a cylindrical grinder capable of sharpening a reamer that length is very difficult.
One other final bit about Babbitt craftsmen is, the ability to pour is where the talent is needed. Machining the casting not so much.