[CAUT] Fwd: Plate coating for fitting pinblocks

[Greg Newell]

Try Petroleum jelly instead of water.

 

From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Kidwell, Ted W
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 2:08 PM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Fwd: Plate coating for fitting pinblocks

 

I just fitted a block last week and used the method taught by Christian
Bolduc. I mixed a thick slurry of red carpenters chalk and water. I kept it
as thick as possible that could be brushed. I painted it on the plate pretty
thick and let it completely dry before tapping the block in. It is a bit
gloppy but that does not matter. The tapping will knock it down. I did have
to reapply in some areas once just as I was at the end of the process.  

 

The only downside is that I spent about half an hour cleaning the plate
afterwards since the slurry drips down onto the top of the plate. It is easy
to clean off though.

 

Ted Kidwell, RPT

California State University, Sacramento

Capistrano Hall, rm. 153

6000 J Street

Sacramento, CA 95819-6015

916.278.6737

 

 

From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Alan
Eder
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:09 AM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: [CAUT] Fwd: Plate coating for fitting pinblocks

 

List,  

 

This request for input just in from someone who does not normally monitor
this list. Please respond on-list, and I will forward to him.

 

Many thanks,

 

Alan Eder

 

 

Richard Davenport writes:

 

Any thoughts about what coating is most effective (leaves the best mark and
lasts the longest between applications) on the plate flange when fitting a
pinblock. I've used carpenters blue chalk and black carpenter's crayons and
they're both a mess to use and have to be reapplied frequently. There has to
be something that lasts longer and is easier to apply. 

 

Thanks

Richard

Davenport Tools

www.rcdavenport.com

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