Injector machining done.

[rhipsher]

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

Forget about that ball deal , everybody seems ssooo hung up on that. Just use an inside telescoping snap gauge or even some inside dividers, would/will be fine.

A telescoping gauge wont tell you where the high spots are.

[Locobob]

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

Forget about that ball deal , everybody seems ssooo hung up on that. Just use an inside telescoping snap gauge or even some inside dividers, would/will be fine.

A ball gauge might be nice to have for some things but I use telescoping gauges most often.

[rhipsher]

Originally Posted by Locobob

A ball gauge might be nice to have for some things but I use telescoping gauges most often.

A ball gauge is the best way to gauge a hole thats not strait especially when your blacksmithing it by hand. I use telescoping gauges and bore mics all day long but those holes are straight. I feel more comfortable using something that gives me a full 360 degree circumference. A telescoping gauge gives you only two small contact points 180 degrees apart which works fine if its a machine bore. Its no big deal, They are easy to make. In fact while I'm at it I'll make several sizes out of 316SS 32 surface finish with a nice little chain hooked on them starting at 36mm and move up in .5mm increments up to 38mm. Maybe sell some. Who knows. I'm sure there's somebody out there who would like to have a nice set. Another nice tool to have in your porting arsenal. I'm starting to sound like Billy Mays

[flyin ryan]

Originally Posted by Locobob

A ball gauge might be nice to have for some things but I use telescoping gauges most often.

I believe you do, Robert. I consider you to be one of the top 2 or 3 LT-5 porters out there from what i've seen. Your on top of your game, again, from what i've seen. I don't like a ball gauge for the fact 70-80% of the time i'm laying out/printing a port, i will bias the port to one side or the other depending on 'A Lot' of criteria i'm going after. To me, with the ball deal, all a person can really do is size, not shape. The original point i was trying to make is/was, don't spend a bunch of time chasing down a 'Ball' & holding up the project. If you want/have to use a ball go ahead, but don't hold things up for it. A lot of guys know i come on here to 'NOT' talk about engines, i do that enough daily, just trying to quickly point out something to help your project along .

[rhipsher]

I agree with not letting it hold up the project. And I know it doesn't have to be held within .001 like the stuff I have to make at work. I am really ready to get the show on the road and get it done. Right now the temps are cool enough to work in the garage. But when its 100 degrees with 80% humidity it really sucks. I'm going to finish it during this 3 day weekend.

[Pete]

Rick, i would like a 37mm ball,if not too pricey.

Thanks
Pete

[rhipsher]

Originally Posted by Pete

Rick, i would like a 37mm ball,if not too pricey.

Thanks
Pete

No problem Pete. I'll run a batch of 5 of each size. I'm thinking maybe $25 a piece. That covers the price of the material and a little labor. Not really trying to make any money off of them. Just doing favors for my freinds on the netregistry. They will last forever and never rust.

[Locobob]

If you are going to make some ball gauges may I suggest starting with 34 or 35mm and going up from there. It's better to be able to check your work as you go rather than realizing you are out of shape at 36. Might be interested in buying some if you make up a batch, never hurts to have more tools in the arsenal. Can I get a set for three easy payments of just $9.99
Thanks for the compliment Ryan, hope you make it down for our event this year.

[rhipsher]

Originally Posted by Locobob

If you are going to make some ball gauges may I suggest starting with 34 or 35mm and going up from there. It's better to be able to check your work as you go rather than realizing you are out of shape at 36. Might be interested in buying some if you make up a batch, never hurts to have more tools in the arsenal. Can I get a set for three easy payments of just $9.99
Thanks for the compliment Ryan, hope you make it down for our event this year.

Sure. Once one of the machines opens up. "Thy will be done".

[Pete]

Originally Posted by rhipsher

No problem Pete. I'll run a batch of 5 of each size. I'm thinking maybe $25 a piece. That covers the price of the material and a little labor. Not really trying to make any money off of them. Just doing favors for my freinds on the netregistry. They will last forever and never rust.

I also want the 3 easy payments

Rick,will it have smooth surface?
I will take the 37mm ball let me know when it's done.
I would also prefer to thread it and use a screw instead of a chain.

I have 35,36, & 36.5 need to add 37.

Pete