Excellent comments on preparing the slide valves by Mike Chaney and Harry Wade, now we should know it all, especially Mike's comment: "It's a common misconception that slide valves should be polished to mirror smoothness. What is actually needed is that they be FLAT but with a finely scratched surface to hold oil/water for lubrication."
This is so true, however I have done both and yet I can't tell differences in performance but you'll get less wear if you listen to Mike. In air tool seals, we did not seek a mirror finish, just a very accurate one, the surfaces needed lubrication. Hey Mike, figure eight is still the best, it provides an even finish on the surface and evens the wear on the edges of the valve which will wear most in the direction it is "stroked". Geoff _______________________________________________ SSLiveSteam mailing list Send messages: [email protected] Cancel subscription: http://postfix.45mm.com/mailman/listinfo/sslivesteam Rules: http://www.45mm.com/sslivesteam_guide.html
