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    Valve cutter tools works

    I been struggling like others making good seal valve seat. Thanks to Brian Rupnow many articles, i made a valve cutter following his advise. The tool works perfectly, btw i use Brian Rupnow suggestion on 90 degree included angle for valve seat and 92 degree included angle for valve.The seat...
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    Lapping Brass

    I'm building a small, double acting steam engine modeled after a design by Henry Maudslay. The engine uses a 3/8" diameter, 5/8" long stainless steel rotary valve which rotates inside a brass valve block. To reduce air leakage, I am trying to lap the valve bore in the brass valve block and...
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