am i using the wrong compression fitting. i have seen tyler lanes tool which he was nice enough to share. thanks,tim
the rustication tool
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timothy thorpe
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the rustication tool
i have finally made my rustication tool!! the standard one with the shape nails , compression fitting and 1/2 pipe fitting. one problem i can not get the nails to stay tight!!! even after sticking 2 thin nails in between and after tightening the compression fitting till my wrists almost broke!!! am i using the wrong compression fitting. i have seen tyler lanes tool which he was nice enough to share.
thanks,tim
am i using the wrong compression fitting. i have seen tyler lanes tool which he was nice enough to share. thanks,tim
Re: the rustication tool
I can't tell from the above statement, but are you tightening it by hand or with a wrench?timothy thorpe wrote:i have finally made my rustication tool!! the standard one with the shape nails , compression fitting and 1/2 pipe fitting. one problem i can not get the nails to stay tight!!! even after sticking 2 thin nails in between and after tightening the compression fitting till my wrists almost broke!!!
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Frank.
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timothy thorpe
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Re: the rustication tool
hi frank, i have the tool in a vise then i turn the compression fitting using all my power, can not get the thing any tighter!!!Frank wrote:I can't tell from the above statement, but are you tightening it by hand or with a wrench?timothy thorpe wrote:i have finally made my rustication tool!! the standard one with the shape nails , compression fitting and 1/2 pipe fitting. one problem i can not get the nails to stay tight!!! even after sticking 2 thin nails in between and after tightening the compression fitting till my wrists almost broke!!!
tim
