Aeropack screw retainer issue
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Did you buy the right one? They make retainers for paper and FG tubes.
What grit sand paper did you use
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I've had a few that according to my dial calipers were incorrectly labeled. If you have access, I'd measure the ID of the retainer and go to the Aeropack website and double check the dimensions. Could also be that the retainers are for G10 FG, and now everything is G12, which is a little thicker.
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Well that would be why... It's G12 FB.... So I guess I'll need to be sanding a lot more inside the retainer.... I got it unstuck btw
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I would use something like 60 or 80 grit if you want to get it done this week... :wink:
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120, but that's just because it was the coarsest I had available. I would use the roughest stuff you have.
I'm using 50 now I have until Friday before we leave for Orangeburg
Get a Dremel
Sand the tube instead of the retainer. The retainers are grooved for epoxy.
Get a Dremel
Sand the tube instead of the retainer. The retainers are grooved for epoxy.
I have one and the problem is that it sands unevenly
Dude, don't despair, get to work and keep sanding! Like DizWolf said if it's getting stuck you're pretty close.
BTW if you practice a bit with the Dremel, it'll stop sanding unevenly
BTW if you practice a bit with the Dremel, it'll stop sanding unevenly
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Use a file. It does not need to be perfect as the epoxy will fill the slight irregularity.
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jimzcatz
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Of course, friction fit with masking tape. Look me up, I will show you how. I also have some clips we can screw into bottom ring.
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Dude, don't despair, get to work and keep sanding! Like DizWolf said if it's getting stuck you're pretty close.
BTW if you practice a bit with the Dremel, it'll stop sanding unevenly
And the J/B weld will fill any imperfections in your sanding.
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Dremel tool is only way to do this... few minutes and ready for JB Weld.
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Try clamping your dremel to the edge of your workbench. It will make it much easier.
