Chainsaw Repair

Honing  Ball hone etc.

Who is using these flex ball hone etc? 

Only time I used one was for my race 166 after it had hung a ring. 

Been reading up on them and may try one.  Then buy them all if I like.

BRM http://www.brushresearch.com/flex-hone.php?ads_cmpid=18751297&ads_adid=370403197&ads_matchtype=b&ads_network=g&ads_creative=12995685037&utm_term=flex-hones&ads_targetid=kwd-31976150&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=CM-m4rG9k9ICFUm1wAod0yEAZA

Checking to see if I had to use their flex hone oil.

The Flex-Hone REQUIRES the use of a lubricant. Always generously lubricate prior to use with 10-30 weight motor oil or BRM's custom Flex-Hone Oil. Hydraulic brake fluid may be used when honing hydraulic brake cylinders.

Using a drill, lathe, milling machine or CNC equipment, rotate the tool prior to entry. The tool will be oversized for the cylinder bore you are working with. Recommended RPM range 500 to 1200 RPM

The Flex-Hone is a low RPM tool. Do not use air tools or high speed motors.

Stroke 60-120 strokes per minute. Accelerate final stroking to develop a 45° cross-hatch angle.

Only use the Flex-Hone for approximately 20-45 seconds per cylinder. Do not over hone. Too much honing can result in the removal of material.

Do not use solvents when operating the Flex-Hone.

Thoroughly clean the cylinders after honing with a soft nylon brush using warm water and detergent. Oil the cylinder after cleaning to prevent corrosion

I never hone a plated cylinder but I have on  cast iron lined cylinders on McCullochs,very lightly .I have a Lisle precision hone with micrometer adjustment .

I have never used a ball hone in a 2 stroke cylinder, catching a ball in a port would ruin it. It does work well in four stroke blocks but use lots of lubricant to wash away debris.

Trying to reword my 166 wording in OP.

I had hung a ring on the 166. During clean up I used a flex ball hone to finish it off. I also done as Roger to knock off the glaze and went both way to add the cross hatching. 
I was impressed with it after using it and the 166 seemed to run better then it ever did even with new rings.

First time sounded as if I hung the ring after using. This was not the case. So hope I reworded so could understand.