i have heard of folks making parts cleaners out of old propane tanks and we just emptied a helium tank for a bday party.Has anyone ever cut one in half is it worth the trouble or safety concerns?
Drill a hole in first.
Is the valve removable?
Any "mail" yet?
No mail yet Gregg,we have a dyslexic mail lady our neighbors last 2 digits are reversed from our address...sometimes we get theirs I deliver it, not sure if they will do the same? Should get it soon
I bought a metal part's cleaner many years ago that still works great.
I use a small SS colander inside a plastic bowl to keep the parts in.
I'll find it and post.
Keith
:o Hindenburg Disaster .. Put your parts in a tupper ware container and place on top of the washing machine , Tell the woman to do a load of laundry . Parts clean .
Henry has spoken...
Quote from: jgp12000 on November 19, 2022, 02:24:19 PMHenry has spoken...
::) So now you know my middle name ...
Quote from: oldmanjoe on November 19, 2022, 02:22:45 PM:o Hindenburg Disaster .. Put your parts in a tupper ware container and place on top of the washing machine , Tell the woman to do a load of laundry . Parts clean .
The difference between "Theory" and "Reality" becomes very apparent when "telling" a woman to do this.
And, it would be a much more expensive endeavor than buying the highest priced parts cleaner!
You are a braver man than me, Joe!
I have a parts cleaner just like Keiths. But haven't used it for over 20 years.
I just use an ultrasonic cleaner with various cleaners or solvents.
The kerosene in the parts cleaner is oily & smelly — and sticks around on everything.
Best, Fred
Quote from: oldmanjoe on November 19, 2022, 02:22:45 PM:o Hindenburg Disaster ..
That was hydrogen, helium is not flammable.
Quote from: foakes on November 19, 2022, 02:48:41 PMThe difference between "Theory" and "Reality" becomes very apparent when "telling" a woman to do this.
Tip of the day, NEVER call your wife a kick start dishwasher.
Quote from: foakes on November 19, 2022, 02:48:41 PMQuote from: oldmanjoe on November 19, 2022, 02:22:45 PM:o Hindenburg Disaster .. Put your parts in a tupper ware container and place on top of the washing machine , Tell the woman to do a load of laundry . Parts clean .
The difference between "Theory" and "Reality" becomes very apparent when "telling" a woman to do this.
You are a braver man than me, Joe!
Best, Fred
:-\ What could be worse shrapnel metal or beaten from the wife , Either way he is going to get hurt. :d
Quote from: Keta on November 19, 2022, 02:57:31 PMQuote from: oldmanjoe on November 19, 2022, 02:22:45 PM:o Hindenburg Disaster ..
That was hydrogen, helium is not flammable.
You are right , i did get my gasses mixed up .
For $20.00 this would be easier.
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For free, other than the cost of the thinner, I put my parts in lacquer thinner in a glass jar and slosh it around manually a few times and all is just fine, didn't pi$$ my wife off one bit! ;D If I took Joe's advice I'd have to learn how to run our washing machine. :o