This almost a century old but should be obligatory viewing for all tinkerers, fantastic stuff!
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Ralph Steiner - Mechanical Principles
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jackssmirkingrevenge
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hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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I suppose it's a (steam) engine? How do they seal these DCVs 
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damn, I love vintage technology
I think they either lapped or honed the sealing face, and many machines don't need a 100% seal on valves.
I think they either lapped or honed the sealing face, and many machines don't need a 100% seal on valves.
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Labtecpower wrote:damn, I love vintage technology
The good old daysI think they either lapped or honed the sealing face, and many machines don't need a 100% seal on valves.
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hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life