TJM wrote:Hey this is great. Would this flange work ok with a sightglass and tri clamp?
McStill wrote:With the end of the pipe you want to flange, bell the end slightly on an anvil or on your vice, gently at first and about 6mm flared out. once the end is at about 45 degrees you can now flatten it to 90 degrees with short sharp taps, again just gentle, it will form but dont rush and theres no need to anneal the pipe first.
tipsy wrote:McStill wrote:With the end of the pipe you want to flange, bell the end slightly on an anvil or on your vice, gently at first and about 6mm flared out. once the end is at about 45 degrees you can now flatten it to 90 degrees with short sharp taps, again just gentle, it will form but dont rush and theres no need to anneal the pipe first.
Hi McStill, I've had my 2" copper sitting around for ages (probably over 12 months)
Should I anneal it?
1. Am I right that this works for 4" too? or is the 4" flange a bit bigger?
2. how long does it take you to make one these in 2" & 4"?
McStill wrote:
"Snip"
You can also use these to make a sight glass.
Cheers.
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