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Re: Turning brake rotor

To: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>,
Subject: Re: Turning brake rotor
From: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:23:19 -0600

> Is there any way to turn a brake rotor at home?  I don't have any
> specific metal working tools, but I do have some wood working and home
> repair tools, drill press, bench and angle grinder, sliding table, etc.

I'd find some other way to economize . . . a drum or rotor lathe has to be a
pretty hefty piece of gear to attain the accuracy required. . . you need to
machine BOTH sides of the rotor  at
the same time to keep the surfaces pararell


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