[AT] OT: Cast iron work on a replica cannon

[Cecil Bearden]

After reading the discussion on heli coil , keensert and acme inserts, I 
would opt for an Acme insert...  I think it would seal better.  Some 
Loctite would be in order here also.

Cecil

On 5/3/2019 4:37 AM, David Myers wrote:
> If I remember correctly, a Keen Sert also uses a regular size bolt 
> tap.  No special tools required.  I agree with Steve on the sealing of 
> the threads.  Very strong installation.
> David
>
> On Friday, May 3, 2019, 03:20:00 AM EDT, Steve W. 
> <swilliams268 at frontier.com> wrote:
>
>
> Spencer Yost wrote:
> > Helicoil as others suggested.  Metric bolts give you more options
> > diameter wise, but a metric bolt on an antique canon would probably
> > cause the universe to implode. (-;
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >
> >
> > Spencer Yost
> > On May 1, 2019, at 12:00 PM, Stephen Offiler <soffiler at gmail.com 
> <mailto:soffiler at gmail.com>
> > <mailto:soffiler at gmail.com <mailto:soffiler at gmail.com>>> wrote:
> >
>
> I would opt for a KeenSert myself. Those are a solid insert that keys
> into place. A helicoil would likely work but the solid insert would be a
> better option as far as sealing the exterior.
>
> -- 
> Steve W.
>
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