240 or 320 grit for ball hone or does it really matter???
Oct 10, 2012 · Are you referring to when you remove transferred aluminum via sandpaper/lube or muriatic acid? This would be first priority for certain. From what I’ve found on other forums/tech …
Honing a non-coated aluminum scored cylinder?
Apr 23, 2013 · I'm messing around with a scored cylinder Poulan p4018. It's just for something to play with. I know about the bad things honing a plated cylinder can do, but what about honing …
Follow-up Success on Honing Heavy Scratches - With New Ring
Dec 11, 2011 · Many posters on this great site may recall our spirited discussion about the pros and cons of 2 cycle cylinder honing about a month ago. The story ends with my saw being …
Honing a Shihl Cylinder. What's the proper grit?
Dec 11, 2011 · I've read several articles on cylinder honing, and recommended final grits of 240-400. I don't want to enlarge the bore, but just scuff the cylinder wall to receive a new ring set. …
Cylinder Honing Questions - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
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Cylinder honing | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
Nov 24, 2011 · We debated the whole honing/ball honing issue on Nikasil cylinders at one of the last Stihl dealer update meetings I went to. The consensus from the group (which included …
Best way to prep cylinder for new piston rings
Dec 7, 2016 · In terms of cleaning up the scum layer to expose a fresh wall, at best the layer of scum is comprised of alum., steel, wood, oil , nickel and silcarbide or chrome. All of it needs to …
Cylinder honing advice needed! | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work …
Apr 17, 2007 · Hi all,done some searching and learned a lot,but need a bit of expert advice. I plan to hone a 52mm 038 Magnum cylinder using a flex-hone,its a pretty clean cylinder,no …
Nikasil cylinder cleanup pics and questions. | Arborist, Chainsaw ...
Oct 19, 2017 · Good evening, gentlemen! I'm currently trying to clean up a Nikasil plated cylinder from an 036. It had some aluminum transfer from the piston and some scoring. I tried please …
Maul sharpness | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
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