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Offline Cklip13

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Sprue extenders
« on: 07/22/17 20:38 UTC »
Looking to make some sprue extenders. Looking for ideas. Saw another post mention copper fittings, just not sure on the dimensions. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Offline WALLEYE WACKER

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Re: Sprue extenders
« Reply #1 on: 07/22/17 20:42 UTC »
If it was me measure injection port and go from there. Or buy the one they have here.
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Offline DF

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Re: Sprue extenders
« Reply #2 on: 07/23/17 06:34 UTC »
If I remember correctly I used 5/8" OD copper pipe with a 5/8" ID fitting on top
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Offline Cklip13

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Re: Sprue extenders
« Reply #3 on: 07/23/17 10:07 UTC »
thanks DF, that should be what I needed.
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Re: Sprue extenders
« Reply #4 on: 07/23/17 10:38 UTC »
I've had a couple of non-Do-It molds that did real good with a simple copper extender. Without the extender the molds were dent  heavy. Cheap, effective cure-all at times. A person does have to use a little more care when using them because they can be full of liquid plastic that can go anywhere when opening the molds.
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