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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 10:51:45 GMT -5
For making up main reservoir piping, I use styrene rod and strips cut from .005" styrene stock. Layout and cut the strips for the fittings.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 10:59:57 GMT -5
This photo shows what tools and materials you will need to get started.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 11:03:28 GMT -5
To begin, form a loop in a strip of styrene. I use tweezers to get it started and roll it over a styrene rod between my fingers.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 11:07:44 GMT -5
Here is the loop that will be attached to a styrene rod.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 11:12:59 GMT -5
Place the rod in the loop, using finger pressure to close it around the rod.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 11:21:19 GMT -5
After tacking the loop in place with cement, let it set for a minute or so and then cut off the free end close to the rod with nippers or a razor blade.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 11:26:11 GMT -5
Apply a very small amount of liquid cement and let it set for 30 seconds or so. When using the liquid cement with the .005" styrene use as little as possible to make the joint, otherwise it will dissolve the .005" stock and leave you with a blob instead of a nice flat wrapper around the rod.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 11:30:03 GMT -5
After the cement has set, roll the wrpper tight around the rod between your finger and thumb to close the loop. Space the bands according to the layout of the pipe manifold you are duplicating. Next post, I will make up elbow and tee fittings.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 17:12:16 GMT -5
To make an elbow joint, I use the beam of my square for the 45-degree angle. Place a prepared rod under the beam to make your cut.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 17:14:11 GMT -5
Make the cut with a single-edge blade held tight against the angle of the square.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 17:15:49 GMT -5
Reverse the cut-away portion to make the elbow.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 17:17:20 GMT -5
Position the right angle and tack into place.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 17:19:01 GMT -5
Glue up with liquid cement and let it set for about an hour.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 18, 2010 17:20:50 GMT -5
Round the corner using a sanding stick. We will build up tee joints next.
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Post by cyeargin on Jan 18, 2010 18:15:34 GMT -5
Robert, your timing is impeccable in posting this, because it is just what I need to add the various piping on the back side of my SD60's fuel tank. Thanks for taking the time to post.
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Post by RunningExtra on Jan 18, 2010 23:21:57 GMT -5
Alright, now your just showing off......
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Post by icghogger on Jan 19, 2010 17:19:52 GMT -5
Making the Tee joint is pretty straightforward.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 19, 2010 17:22:46 GMT -5
After cutting one-half of the collar away. tack-glue it in position on a collar as shown.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 19, 2010 17:25:46 GMT -5
Once you are satisfied with the position, finish the joint with another light application of liquid cement. Our next posting will be cutout cocks, followed by special fittings (safety valves, check valves, etc.). If there is some other type of fitting you would like to make up, let me know and I will see what I can do.
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Post by icghogger on Jan 19, 2010 17:29:57 GMT -5
Alright, now your just showing off...... Scott, The devil made me do it.......... Chuck, glad I could help.
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