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Originally Posted by john hall
Never seen anything like that, cool! I assume it works kind of like a tubing cutter? I guess you just quit cutting as soon as it goes round? I would think the surface finish would have been horrible, is polishing afterwards required?
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Surface finish is dependant on how well you sharpened the tool. Yes, once it's round ,you're done cutting. Surface finish can be improved with emery if needed.
The "saving grace" on this type of repair is that babbitt bearings are used. They work great as they form to any minor imperfections on the circumference of the throw. ( it must be round or the babbitt gets "pounded" out )