When my next package of material and tools arrive from the shops I'm finally going to have a go at making an oscillating cylinder and piston to replace a missing set of an old steam engine I'm restoring.
I plan to drill and them machine ream the cylinder out and I'm assuming for reaming some lubricant will be in order.
The cylinder will be brass.
I went and visited my a local shop I knew that sold cutting and lubricating fluid but the stuff they had they wanted $57 (Australian) for a 500ml bottle.
At that price I declined to buy any.
Can anyone recommend a good lubricant for brass that won't burn a hole in the side of my wallet?
Thanks
I plan to drill and them machine ream the cylinder out and I'm assuming for reaming some lubricant will be in order.
The cylinder will be brass.
I went and visited my a local shop I knew that sold cutting and lubricating fluid but the stuff they had they wanted $57 (Australian) for a 500ml bottle.
At that price I declined to buy any.
Can anyone recommend a good lubricant for brass that won't burn a hole in the side of my wallet?
Thanks