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[Alan R]

-------------SORRY !! That's my Railway Hat on there---- Should read}-- m1ks.

[m1ks]

No problem, happens a lot on the name. I chose it way back when i wanted something short and simple as an email address and it's a combination first name and surname, mik (mike) s, only I couldn't have miks, that was already in use so i used a 1 instead.
Re the clutter, I was meaning if you had say three bikes intended to be long term projects and at some point a hone was in order that'd be at least three hones if not a couple more for extreme overboring or large bore etc. WIth the triple one you can get away with just one.
I guess using them extensively you'd know they're well secured, just seeing them plunged into bores spinning made me wince slightly, with a triple legged one you can just replace a stone but with those I guess not?
Good point on the internal measuring sticks.

[Gwilly]

Just have a read of this before buying hone. Interesting points made. gwilly............
http://www.snowvalley.20m.com/bikes/dnthone.htm

[simon]

I read that article and it does make sort of make sense. However, I do think that if you want your rings to bed in in a reasonable time then providing a slightly abrasive surface is going to have to make it quicker. I'm not sure a bore hone is completely necessary as a quick rough up with some 200 grit emery paper would probably do as well.

[m1ks]

I'd question his definition of 'glazed' to be honest.
I've never read it as 'something deposited' merely as leaving the object with a glass smooth surface as a result of frictional contact which may be either beneficial or detrimental, (Brake discs for example).
I can see some point to what he's saying but how often is a re-ring a simple and straightforward re-ring? Typically it's required for a reason and that relates to needing a rebore to a larger diameter. The only time I could see this applying is if you'd stripped the head and barrel and replaced the rings as a matter of course, in which case I wouldn't consider honing anyway, if the bore isn't damaged, enlarged or scored, why would you?
In my case for example, I have light scoring fore and after of the barrel from a partial seizure, without honing to get the whole thing even i'll never get a good ring seal again.
I'd love to know also, how can lapping in valves possibly be detrimental? I was always of the understanding this was to ensure a perfect mating face as cutting alone cannot guarantee this.

[Alan R]

Hi guys---------- not sure if this link is working but have a look at this }--------- http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=iJ6P ... g=3j5zxgf6 -------------------