[AJD] Gaskets

[Brad Loomis]

Even easier is a gasket punch set. I use one at work regularly and it really
simplifies bolt hole cutting as there is an alignment pin for centering.
Mc Master #3466A15. Circle cutters, page 2148 of current Mc Master catalog.
We cut loads of gaskets from 8" pipe flange to itsy bitsy special pneumatic
in all material from 1/32" fiber to  1/4" rubber and it would be a pain
without the punch set and circle cutter. Scissors are also great. I use my
electrician scissors for gasket cutting as well. Better control for curves
than a razor knife.

Brad Loomis
San Miguel, CA

-----Original Message-----

> Bob
> I am not John, but I learned years ago as a MM aboard an old destroyer
> that a flat piece of gasket material can be made into great gaskets
> with just a ball peen hammer and the bolts you are going to use. Just
> tap along the sharp surfaces of the joining pieces onto the gasket
> material, Using the ball end of your hammer tap out the holes then
> insert the bolt and move on. At times a assortment of ball peens can
> be handy. Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert M.
> Massengale"