POTD- PROJECT OF THE DAY: What Did You Make In Your Shop Today?

I had to try the threaded cap idea:

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Because it is thin wall tubing, I selected a 28 TPI pitch. I probably would have been fine with 20 TPI. But it works, nice and smooth. I need to solder the flange onto it.
 
rwm said:
I had to try the threaded cap idea:

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Because it is thin wall tubing, I selected a 28 TPI pitch. I probably would have been fine with 20 TPI. But it works, nice and smooth. I need to solder the flange onto it.
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that looks awesome. Put a light knurl on the cap to make it easier to grip..
 
You have to make one of these. The pressure it applies is awesome and makes perfect knurls.
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Camjack Knurler

Okay, guys. A couple of months ago, I mentioned a Project-in-Waiting that I called a Camjack Knurler. When you invent something, you're allowed to make up words, too. It came about because I had checked out several sites on clamp knurlers. Most seem to use a 6 mm threaded shaft to apply...
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I found it very easy to make without any plans.
 
rwm said:
I'm gonna call it finished!

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And it doesn't leak!
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If it isn't leaking acetone, then you should be good!

Been thinking about a very similar project for a bunch of gas and diesel cans I have around here. The plastic cans are in great shape, the nozzle, not so much. Replacements are all aftermarket, and junk. Something like this (with a hose) would be a great way to fix that problem!
 
dkemppai said:
If it isn't leaking acetone, then you should be good!

Been thinking about a very similar project for a bunch of gas and diesel cans I have around here. The plastic cans are in great shape, the nozzle, not so much. Replacements are all aftermarket, and junk. Something like this (with a hose) would be a great way to fix that problem!
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I think you could easily do that but for high volume flow like a gas can you need a return path for air to get back to the can. Alternatively you can buy those plastic vents and install one on the can.
 
rwm said:
I think you could easily do that but for high volume flow like a gas can you need a return path for air to get back to the can. Alternatively you can buy those plastic vents and install one on the can.
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Had been thinking about including a smaller hose within the larger hose for the vent. I did make an upgrade for a 2 gallon saw gas can that didn't have the vent and it's fine for the chainsaw and weed trimmers. But yeah, a vent would could be nice for the gas cans.

The diesel cans don't even need a spout, just a cover. The tractor takes the can without the spout! They were really thinking about that one when they did it. Almost as fast as filling a racecar! lol.
 
Does anybody know what the thread is on the acetone can shown above? It seems to be between 6 and 8 TPI so maybe it's metric? Has anyone made a new cap for a container like this?
 
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