[SEL] Babbitt lapping compound

[Rob Skinner]

On Mar 31, 2008, at 4:47 PM, William Young wrote:

> FYI,  Some time back there was discussion re a bearing lapping  
> compound.  After a couple tries I finally received an email response  
> from Newman Tools to my inquiry re price and availability of their  
> yellow label product.  I was surprised, to say the least.
>  Their sampler kit of 8 three oz. cans of various grits: $189
>  2  one lb. each cans of medium and fine grits             131
>  Shipping, handling, insurance to Los Angeles              25
>  Total:  $345  a bit much for one con rod bearing.  I may down size  
> to a single can of medium after hearing if anyone has actually  
> purchased and used this product.  Comments?


I'll give you an old hacksaw blade that can be sharpened so you can  
scrape your own bearings.