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Sean Troy
02-02-2008, 6:46 PM
Hey all, I'm using 6" metal blast gates with the 6" S&D pipe which is thin walled. The blast gates fit a little loose. Whats my best option? Using a silicon adhesive, using silicon with sheet metal screws, pop rivets and silicon, or wrap the rim of the blast gate with a wrap or two of tape to make a snug fit? Any other options? thanks for any help, Sean
Doug Shepard
02-02-2008, 6:54 PM
I used some peel & stick rubber from McMaster-Carr on mine but you could probably do a number of smooth raps of heavy duct tape too
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=58586
John Williamson
02-02-2008, 8:53 PM
I used some thin strips of duct tape. Use enough wraps to get a snug fit and then secure the connection with a couple of short screws. Sorry for the blurry pics.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/jwpwaw/Dust%20Collection/DSC00001.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/jwpwaw/Dust%20Collection/DSC00005-1.jpg
Art Mann
02-02-2008, 9:13 PM
I believe you mean silicone adhesive rather than silicon.
Sean Troy
02-02-2008, 10:32 PM
I used some thin strips of duct tape. Use enough wraps to get a snug fit and then secure the connection with a couple of short screws. Sorry for the blurry pics.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/jwpwaw/Dust%20Collection/DSC00001.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/jwpwaw/Dust%20Collection/DSC00005-1.jpg
Did you pre drill before using the screws? thanks
Sean Troy
02-02-2008, 10:32 PM
I believe you mean silicone adhesive rather than silicon.
You are correct. Thanks, Sean
John Williamson
02-03-2008, 12:34 PM
Did you pre drill before using the screws? thanks
Yes. I also seal around the edge of the pipe and gate with a little caulk.
Todd Hyman
02-04-2008, 5:28 PM
OK I have a silly question but where did you get 6" blast gates?
Sean Troy
02-04-2008, 8:46 PM
OK I have a silly question but where did you get 6" blast gates?
Lee Valley
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