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) Are you suggesting I use the drunk on white wine girl as my avatar? Can do, but I think I'll wait til November, yeah?- Status
You talkin' to me?
) Are you suggesting I use the drunk on white wine girl as my avatar? Can do, but I think I'll wait til November, yeah?
No offense taken.
I'm sure Para (and hoogie) get it.
He's probably read every post in the thread and likely notiiced that just was italicised in my post.
I know firhill and if he takes a shot at me it's in good humor and jest. But, he's right....that's all I am. I stumble my way through making stuff because I love the challenge and if I find something that's useful for folks, I've done my job.
Besides, the banter makes things fun and we can't take ourselves too seriously.
I got anxious and couldn't wait till my bottles came in tomorrow and I went ahead and tried the gaskets with a 12ml syringe. It works great but what a job getting it together! I think I am going to love love love the bottles! The idea of being able to unscrew the top and fill will be awesome!
Tile Bit and Tapered Grinding Stone from Home Depot. Ive never made a mod that I didnt use both a LOT. The bit is excellent for removing a lot of material FAST. But, be careful because you an remove too much material if you arent paying attention (including skin from your fingers). Without it, grinding out the hole in the gasket takes FOREVER. I use the bit to rough out the size hole and then the grinding stone to bring the hole into round and the last minor adjustment.
I use beveled washers every chance I get because the more surface area the gasket has the more stable it will be. Heres a before and after pic its the right size for assembly
I'm having horrible luck enlarging the holes in the rubber gasket and washer. I've got assorted bits and grinding stones, but I can't figure out how to successfully use them on the gasket & washer. They're too small and too squishy. I can't clamp them to a flat surface and holding them in my fingers while drilling/grinding is stupid.
If anyone can offer some tips, I'd be glad to listen.
Otherwise, this mod is more trouble than it's worth. (for me)
Nicely done Parallex.
Can you make me ten?
Seriously.
C.B.
I can make you 10 or 12 or 20. The number I can make is directly proportional to the amount of BWB Malty Toffee you can get your hands on.....seriously.
I can make you 10 or 12 or 20. The number I can make is directly proportional to the amount of BWB Malty Toffee you can get your hands on.....seriously.
Rofl...I saw that coming!!!
hiya mudflap,
i can see/feel your frustration!
have not tried yet but can imagine that dilemma !!!
the only thing that popped in my head was,
can it be done w/ an exacto knife/razor application?
+ or squished between to small pieces of clear plastic/plexi?
good-luck to you sir
wow the beautiful innovations continue congratz to you!
@cigarbabe good 1
seems para is on the hunt !
ps.wish i had some malty to trade myself
Hi Mudflap... what works for me is to take a piece of scrap wood, drill a 5/8" hole about 3/16" deep... then loosely cover with a piece of electrical tape. When you fit the washer down into the hole, the tape will provide a good snug fit and should keep it still enough to work with. If it still wants to move, then use a paddle bit to hold down the side of the washer as you drill. I use a drill press with an 11/32" bit. I centered and clamped my scrap wood down and then all that's left is to drill, change washer, drill, etc. I did three or four ten packs of washers in less than a half hour. Hope that helps!
By the way, thanks Parallex2! Awesome work!
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Thanks, TNT! I may try that.
Last night I was thinking, "I wish I had a drill press."
Whatever works for you. I couldn't make that work, but someone else could. All I have and all I can do is with a Dremel and attachments.
The one thing nobody has mentioned is.....freeze the gasket before you start working on it. I keep a bowl of crushed ice on my desk. Whe rubber freezes it get hard and less pliable and easier to work.
I am not smart enough to build my own Does someone want to volunteer to build me one and I will pay for parts and labor, please But is has been interesting seeing what all can do. You all have smarts
Skeeterkck
Does someone want to volunteer to build me one and I will pay for parts and labor, please But is has been interesting seeing what all can do. You all have smarts Skeeterkck
I've been making the tanks why hubby is making me mods I think that deal works out just fine haha
Sorry pic is blurry because I took it will my cell phone I really need to charge my camera batteries
Sorry pic is blurry because I took it will my cell phone I really need to charge my camera batteries
Ok, I have been watching this thread for some time now, and I had been thinking on the hole cunundrum as far as makeing sure there is a pos seal to the carto. I have not tried this but will when my XL's come in.
Use an old atty, and grind/file the edge at a 45 degree angle all the way around so you pretty much turn it into a hole punch. If you grind/file the bevel on the outside of the atty the hole in the rubber will slightly smaller than the atty itself providing a good seal. i.e.
Put the washer on a block of wood, then line up the atty over the hole in the washer, apply pressure and remove check to see that the hole is perfectly lined up by looking at the imprint in the rubber if good, then give it a wack with a hammer, if not adjust and recheck until aligned. The sharpened edges of the atty should cut a perfect hole in the rubber allowing for a clean smooth contact surface for the carto. Again I have not tried this, but I have used this method with a socket and sheet rubber for making gaskets.
Hope this helps,
Dan
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I, myself, had never encountered a tool such as this one, so... No, I didn't realize it.
Thank you for the introduction.
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