Quote Originally Posted by Ross77 View Post
Changing the subject, what is the best way to hone the dove tails on the slides? I've got them really smooth, with no play, except for the the first 30mm or so where i can feel an bump, Cant get the oil stone in and dont want to over do it by using a grinder.....If I carry on lapping it will both parts wear and then cause problems over the whole length?
If it is cast iron you scrape it, use engineers blue to find the high spots. I would be very careful about introducing any kind of abrasive unless you are blessed with a Rowlingesque magic wand, "Accio grit"