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And I think its Ramon's lapping 'n' honing thread.
Maybe a couple of pictures will help you think about it.
I'm fairly sure that one was made from the same kit, Jo!AS
I take your point about piston sizing Jason, but would the hard-stop version makes it easier to do (say) crankshafts?
Phil - what are those two ground bars for in the wooden box?AS
Link to self-made external hone set with nice pictorials & description.http://thebloughs.net/series/external-hone-2/
Quote from: Allen Smithee on July 20, 2015, 06:34:04 PMPhil - what are those two ground bars for in the wooden box?ASThey are some sort of setting bar as far as I know, I was told to put the bar in the tool as the stones and anvils were being tightened into position in the jaws to ensure they were square.If anyone know differently I would be pleased to hear from them as I did not get any instructions with the kit.I have used it though, and it makes a superb job of sizing a diameter in a very short time.Phil