Quote Originally Posted by Frank S View Post
I like the idea, there have been a few times when I have had to re machine the OD or ream the ID of oilite bushings. I have always tried to buy pre primed bushings which are individually sealed in plastic pouches however this is not always possible when having to buy in bulk. turning the OD will always leave minute particles embedded which I felt was not a problem as they would be pressed in anyway for cleaning the Reamed bores I have usually saturated a cloth with oil and used that to remove any particles which would dislodge. For non packaged or bulk bushings I would normally place them in a container filled with oil then boil them for a few minutes to insure they were well oiled, but your vacuum procedure looks to me as a much better way. For reaming a cleaning routine would still be necessary but at least you would know the bushing was oil filled
Funny you should mention sizing ODs and IDs, after installing the bushing in the vid, I discovered it won't even go on the shaft and it was easy slide fit before.

I'm with you on turning ODs and not worrying about particles but I really dislike the idea of ID turning. Instead, I think I'm going to make a drift and oversize one half in steps by about .003" each time. The bore is only shy by around .006" so the drift won't need to be very long.