> I did have some leakage >> problems on a couple of my valves. Not sure what that was about. They >> weren't terribly expensive (Ace Hardware specials) but I may look into a >> more reliable gas valve. >> >> David Love >> davidlovepianos at comcast.net >> www.davidlovepianos.com > > > I did too but then I really cranked down on the fittings with two pipe > wrenches. I also used extra wide teflon tape wrapped a minimum of six > times around (it's a New England superstitious plumber thing). You could > also use thread paste. Alternatively, build a spider fitting and just > leave your hoses hooked up to the compressor for the whole time. Gas > valves could work too, tighter threads. How long do you leave your ribs > in the press? > > > Jude Here's what I use. I have no illusions about building clamps that will remain reliably air tight for 20 minutes at a time, so mine remain under supply pressure with the valve open - hissing faintly. I close the valve before I connect the air, and crack it open slowly to control where everything goes. I still pin my ribs though, having found "control" a bit too illusionary on too many occasions. The devil may or may not be in the details, but Murphy sure is. Nice clamps David. I've been wanting to overhaul mine for years, but I like the replace with aluminum weight loss plan more. Ron N -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: air.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 43014 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080228/df199740/attachment-0001.jpg
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