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  1. 15th July 2013, 02:13 PM #1
    Jarh73
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    Default Adjustable Reamer on PVC Using WD-40 as lubricant.

    Just wanted to share something that may already be known, apologies if this is common knowledge.

    I bought an ~20mm adjustable reamer from H&F for a little project I'm working on where in need to ream out some bushes to a ~20.15mm from PVC. The bushes support/guide a telescopic light pole made from 20mm aluminium.

    I found reaming by hand a bit tough as the plastic swarf would bind up and make it hard to turn the reamer.

    So with a moment of inspiration I sprayed a little WD-40 as a trial, worked fantastically!
    Reaming was much easier and the surface finish was absolutely flawless and super smooth. Looked like it was moulded.

    Cheers

    Justin
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  3. 15th July 2013, 02:53 PM #2
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    Thanks for the info. I wonder if WD40 would improve the finish when turning/boring PVC as well?
  4. 15th July 2013, 02:57 PM #3
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    Well I had wondered that too!

    I was busy making bushes but I will get some scrap PVC and see what happens.

    Cheers

    Justin
  5. 15th July 2013, 06:12 PM #4
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    Is your camera kaput Justin?

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    water with a bit of dish washing detergent also works pretty well - you don't really want to be using that on your lathe though.
  7. 19th July 2013, 11:44 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by simonl View Post
    Is your camera kaput Justin?

    Simon
    Well to be honest! I tried to get a picture but it was really hard to get a good picture of inside the bush that really showed how good it was.

    I do agree though a picture would have been good. I will try again.

    I have to get detailed pictures of my DRO system on my mill too.

    Cheers

    Justin
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