Thread: engine-turning kit from Eastwood

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Has anybody bought the engine-turning (damascene) kit from Eastwood???

It has "specially formulated abrasive rolls" and a mandrel to be used in a drill press.

From the looks, it seems like you still would need one more hand.

Two hands to hold and guide the victim, and one to operate the wheel on the press.

Next question...How do you get the spacing and overlap to be consistent through the entire job???

I am doing an instrument panel and a glove box door for my Corvair.

And yes, I know they 1.Burst into flames, 2.Flip over on command, 3.The engine falls out.

I've already heard MOST of the Corvair jokes, too

Mad, you forgot about throwing the fan belt!!!

I haven't seen the Eastwood kit, and down here in Vegas I don't have my catalog stash, so don't know how inclusive the kit is. The "normal " way to maintain even spacing is to have the workpiece on a grid (like graph paper) with the desired spacing. You move it from grid to grid horizontally then vertically. Best to clamp it in place so it doesn't "fly" out at you. That'll free up your right hand.

Or, you can buy material that is already finished from both Haneline and Classic Instruments, then cut it to size. Also The Wheel Shoppe in Portland Or.

Or, get one of your Cowvair buddies to sell you a turbo dash.

By the way streets, welcome back.