fire hose
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fire hose
Hi Folks,
I'm interested in setting up a bow form that uses a firehose to compress the laminates during curing, Can anyone recommend me a likely source. I did find some at an RFS auction once but it was not a rubberised (wouldnt be airtight) one.
Cheers.
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I purchased my hose and fittings from Bingham Projects.
Although probably more expensive now with the low exchange rate I could get the components I wanted without chasing all over the country side for them.
Daryl.
https://binghamprojects.com/store/air-hose/
https://binghamprojects.com/store/hose-plugs-clamps/
Although probably more expensive now with the low exchange rate I could get the components I wanted without chasing all over the country side for them.
Daryl.
https://binghamprojects.com/store/air-hose/
https://binghamprojects.com/store/hose-plugs-clamps/
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
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Re: fire hose
Thanks Greybeard, Bookmarked!
Re: fire hose
Are you going to use a hot box / heat strips to cure the glue or let the ambient temperature cure it naturally?
Daryl.
Daryl.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
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Re: fire hose
Lay Flat irrigation hose works fine also. I have been using it for many years. It is available in different diameters also.
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Re: fire hose
I'll be building myself a hotbox shortly, I have sparky mate who'll wire the thing up for me. For now I'm just lining up my ducks so to speak and making sure I can source what I need so I can plan my form.
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What do you use for plugs/air valves?Stickbow Hunter wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:20 pm Lay Flat irrigation hose works fine also. I have been using it for many years. It is available in different diameters also.
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Re: fire hose
I had them machined up from steel and a tyre valve fitted the one end.
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When making your bow can you post some photographs and a story showing how you progressed from start to finish?
Such a post may encourage others to have a go.
Daryl.
Such a post may encourage others to have a go.
Daryl.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
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Re: fire hose
Oh yep, makes perfect sense!Stickbow Hunter wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:43 amI had then machined up from steel and a tyre valve fitted the one end.
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