Flywheel and Sugru

Firstly the SUGRU update.

Sugru, if you have been following this blog, is the flexible black insulating repair compound which I used to repair some electric cables on my lathe.   The cables supply power to the stepper motors, so they are in constant flexing motion when the lathe is operating.  I wondered whether the Sugru would remain adherent and intact.

Well, I am pleased to report that after several weeks use, the Sugru looks as good as the day I applied it.  A winner!

The flywheel.

This is the flywheel after some sanding and polishing with a Dremel.

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The 100mm flywheel, with lubricant ready to be applied.

I might have to make another Stirling engine to use it.