Serdi versus mira tools

I have experience with this model. Note all the brackets and lightweight mounting parts. Later versions are superior. The late Kwik Way portable.

I have never seen one of these. However, it does look as if this head-loading system would be good quality. The Hunger, by Ludwig Hunger, Germany. This is ball joint based.

Lots of these on ebay. But nearly the worst, too. Same as the late Serdi, Mira and YFM portables, this format is so successful it is copied all over the world. This is the Chinese brand Manek. I own a Mira. Live pilot, guide-locating, head-loading. The late Kowa with diamond stone. This is the current Honda and Kawasaki official dealer tool.

I have used the heck out of these, and if seat drift is not a challenge, this works very well, despite this system's guide loading. Hope that's an answer that makes you think. Automotive Machining, cylinder head rebuilding, engine building. Can't seem to quit. You can get a good 20 year old Bridgeport for scrap price or free these days.

Anyway, Mira is not a good name around here and while that system is different, I am wary of just how good something that portable is. I would want to do extensive testing and checking on heads that you supply for the test. Do yo work on very small guides and valves? Or V 1-phase for that matter I happen to do 4mm stems once in a while,but 6 and 7mm stems are much more common in the things I work on usually.

No experience with a system like the 3D at all.. Post by bill jones » Fri Oct 10, am -I have a 10x54 mill and a 14x40 lathe and a bandsaw and decent welding equipmentso this equipment was already in my shop. I made my rollover fixture and used Bill Jones idea thanks Bill it's very rigid and easy to use. If I had the option to go with a serdi or mill,I would stay with the mill.

Post by SWR » Fri Oct 10, pm bill jones wrote: -I have a 10x54 mill and a 14x40 lathe and a bandsaw and decent welding equipmentso this equipment was already in my shop. Post by bill jones » Fri Oct 10, pm -SWR asked "Could you elborate a bit on what you've changed in your procedures to cut the seats? There is a certain amount of force that is required to make the head move.

This is very hard to overcome if you are trying to get perfect alignment on the pilot. The manufacturers tell you that the ball driver is deisgned that way to make up for the difference With the mill you can locate the driver withing. It does take a bit longer but you can actually prove where you are.

I must thank Larry Meaux for talking me into it originally. I was very frustipated playing with the air float head Larry talked me off of that ledge. You must have a very very rigid fixture. Variable speed is a must. I would recommend using a VFD. Make sure you get atleast a 49" wide table 4.