triumphs
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [TR] Grinding aluminum

To: "Darrell Walker" <darrellw@ipns.com>, "Triumphs List"
Subject: Re: [TR] Grinding aluminum
From: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:40:32 -0400
Darrel,

I use a high speed die grinder and find that an egg shaped burr is good for
general aluminum work. To prevent galling use machining wax that comes in a
tube that looks like a grease gun cartridge. You could probably substitute
bee's wax. Go real easy and keep a very tight grip on the grinder!

Rick Patton
http://sidedrafttbi.com/


> -----Original Message-----
> Behalf Of Darrell Walker
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 12:36 AM
> To: Triumphs List
> Subject: [TR] Grinding aluminum
>
>
> Quick update on my DCOE project, I purchase a new set of intake
> manifolds, Cannon instead of TWM, and the fit is much better.  I'll
> be able to use my existing header without any modifications.
>
> But now I want to do a bit of port matching between the intakes and
> the carbs.  What is the proper way to grind aluminum?  It always
> seems to load up the stone/paper/whatever.
>
> Thanks,
> Darrell
_______________________________________________

This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register
http://www.vtr.org

Triumphs mailing list
Triumphs@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/triumphs

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>