Turning Bronze Bushings and Pressing Them in Place - Casting Repair for Leo at Sampson Boat Company
Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org via YouTube
Overview
Watch a detailed video tutorial demonstrating the process of turning bronze bushings on an expandable mandrel using a metal lathe and pressing them into place with an arbor press. Learn the steps involved in casting repair, including measuring bushings, turning them to precise specifications, freezing for easier installation, and pressing them securely. Observe techniques for inspecting shafts and preparing components for shipment. Gain insights into metalworking and machinery restoration techniques as part of an ongoing project for the Sampson Boat Company.
Syllabus
Introduction
Measuring the bushings
Turning the bushings
Freezing the bushings
Pressing the bushings
Inspecting the shafts
Packing up
Taught by
Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org