
It’s got a nice bit of rust on it. The customer wants to use it right up to the limit.
In a way, that’s eco-friendly?

If it’s too shiny, it tends to break easily. I’ll condition the whole thing.

Well, no problems there.

Digital calipers are amazing.

Will something this thin be okay? There was one, fortunately. Safe. It hasn’t worn down as much as I expected.

Always keep the rod clean.

Oh no!

I’ll install a helicoil and keep going.

The rust section is long, so I’m making it longer than usual.

I soaked the oil seal lip with fork oil and assembled it.
All done!
