smart51
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 11:04 AM |
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How thick is the wall of a weldig gas canister?
I have an empty disposable welding gas canister than I'm thinking of cutting up for the metal. Does anyone know off hand what the thickness of
the wall is likely to be?
[Edited on 1-7-2010 by smart51]
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 11:46 AM |
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Hmmm anyone else thinking that it's a really bad idea to cut into a gas cylinder... "empty" or not.
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Davey D
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 11:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Hmmm anyone else thinking that it's a really bad idea to cut into a gas cylinder... "empty" or not.
Naah, as long as its empty you will be fine. People do it on full size bottles, just remove the Tap fitting on the top and then cut away 
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AdamR
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 11:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Hmmm anyone else thinking that it's a really bad idea to cut into a gas cylinder... "empty" or not.
Assuming we're talking about an inert gas it'll be fine. Not sure on wall thickness.
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NigeEss
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 11:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Hmmm anyone else thinking that it's a really bad idea to cut into a gas cylinder... "empty" or not.
Why?
It's inert gas and as long as it has no pressure left I don't see a problem.
From a distant memory about 2.5mm btw.
ETA I must type quicker !
[Edited on 1/7/10 by NigeEss]
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smart51
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 11:59 AM |
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Co2 so inert gas. No risk of explosion here.
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 11:59 AM |
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Funny when i bought one yesterday i as thinking it would make a great wastegate.
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hearbear
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 02:26 PM |
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I used a small fire extinguisher for a swirll pot.
3.9Ltr SSC Stylus should be fun
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britishtrident
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 02:50 PM |
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About 1.5mm
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Rob F
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| posted on 1/7/10 at 06:49 PM |
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2mm for a Clarke disposable CO2 70mm diameter. Had one to hand as I chopped off a couple of slices in the past for something.
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