Ryan Minchew
Well-Known Member
Hey guys, got a little time and wanted to ask a question. One of my biggest problems with slip joints is getting things flat really flat. I can flat sand on the grinder to get the scale off then take it a granite plate and get what I think is flat. When I put the mic to it I find other wise. THe leading points and spots through the blade and spring have high and low spots. This creates gaps between the spring and liner. Getting an almost seamless transition between my spring and liner it's a struggle in every sense of the word.
I've talked to Todd Davison, I've seen Tony Bose's tutorial and they both use the belt grinders to get them flat. I just can't seem to get it I still have gaps that I have to fight and fight and fight to get right. Do ya'll have any tips? What are you doing to creat no gaps almost seamless tranisitions between liners and springs?
I know most answer will be a surface grinder, but at the present time my 6ft by 8ft shop won't handle it. I was just hoping someone had a idea of what I might be doing wrong. Thanks for any help. Ryan Minchew
I've talked to Todd Davison, I've seen Tony Bose's tutorial and they both use the belt grinders to get them flat. I just can't seem to get it I still have gaps that I have to fight and fight and fight to get right. Do ya'll have any tips? What are you doing to creat no gaps almost seamless tranisitions between liners and springs?
I know most answer will be a surface grinder, but at the present time my 6ft by 8ft shop won't handle it. I was just hoping someone had a idea of what I might be doing wrong. Thanks for any help. Ryan Minchew