Align Boring vs Align Honing (2021-22 - Episode 2)

In this episode we continue working on how we’re going to get 1,000 HP out of our engine. We jump over to CNC Blockworks where Rottler Manufacturing’s Ed Kiebler sits down with CNC’s Embry Herrick and Logan for a discussion on do’s and don’t in align boring.
The trio also dives into some of the theory behind different align bore and honing methods, and gives some live demonstrations of what they’re talking about using a Rottler F69A CNC.
Following the demo, we switch back to the studio where host Joe Castello is joined by Ed Kiebler and the AERA’s Chuck Lynch to take live Q&A on align boring and honing techniques, tips and trade-offs.
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[@terrysibley9636]

Excellent, explanation. My mind has been eased.

[@beachboardfan9544]

What if your mains spacing is too narrow to fit that 90 degree head?

[@thatguywillt]

Exactly what I'm curious about. Blocks like Nissan RB, Toyota 2J, maybe Jaguar 3.8 and 4.2, etc.

[@JonBanquer]

I fail to see where this machine is the way to go for exactly the reason you both mention... not enough clearance. All the manual commercial machines I've seen use a bar and a toolbit attached to the bar. This machine is a vertical machining center. I think it should be a horizontal machining center.

[@samspade4356]

66 camaro ?

[@michaelfarrell6448]

I sand my main caps on a belt sander is that bad??