Old 08-09-18 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by duanedr
I turn my seat cluster sleeves and other bi-lam sleeves down to around .045" wall thickness from .058". The thicker look is just a bit too chunky for my eye.
Agreed.

I've done a few scratch lugs with .058", and did a lot of filing and sanding to thin them out after brazing. It's a lot of careful work, would rather start with thinner material.
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