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    Simple way of getting a near tight sliding fit on piston and bore?

    Is there a simple/low-skill way of getting a near airtight sliding fit on a piston and bore? I've been mulling this idea: 1) Get a pipe and rod made of the same material that are already pretty close to in ID and OD, the OD of the rod should be larger than the ID of the rod 2) Pop the rod onto...
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    Using DOM or seamless stock as a starting point for cylinders

    I'd like to save myself some work and use an existing pipe or tube for the cylinder in my ICE build. It's a wide world of pipe and tubing out there and it looks like both the material and the method of manufacture matter a great deal. So the general theme of my question is this: What style of...
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    Mini Lathe Issues and Concept Execution

    And that ladies and gents is why we put our ideas out there. When you test them against the battlefield of open source analysis and critques, you'll always come out ahead. Thoughts and responses below: A 4-axis CNC would be easier but I personally dont have one. I'll check around with the local...
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    Mini Lathe Issues and Concept Execution

    Hello all, I recently picked up my first metal lathe (at a steal of a price) and, after some google searches, ended up reading a few of the threads here on mini lathe modifications and other tricks/tips for accuracy in your machining. I especially liked the thread about using tire depth gauges...
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