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Re^9: Jett Set guides

Yvonne

On Wed Nov 6, Cynthia Eid wrote
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>Hmm, this is pretty interesting, Yvonne!  Why do you suppose that your Jett Set rings hold up ok, but Phil's delrin rings got "caught"?  Phil, did you lubricate the rings?  Yvonne, do you lubricate?  What other differences might there be?  Dimensions?  How  "tall" are your jett set rings, Yvonne?  Phil, what were the dimensions of your delrin rings? any other thoughts, anyone?
>Cindy
>www.cynthiaeid.com


Cindy, I tried to answer earlier, but the power went out in the neighborhood for 8 hours. (tree on lines.)  Then the computer froze, and I assume my message was "lost."  (Am also being attacked by Klez virus.)

Anyway... Difference between Jett Sett and Delrin may be in the edges.  I roll the stuff into an elongated earthworm shape, wrap it around the punch, pinch ends together, then quickly roll it semi-flat on the counter while it's still warm.  If there are egregious irregularities, I either saw/file them off or return the lump to hot water and try again.  I eyeball the thickness and ignore the height.  It doesn't seem to matter. They are straight.  No calipers.

I cut a quarter inch chunk out of the lower ring, leave the top one solid.  They ooze out of the pressing action rather nicely.  Y

Yes, everything is lubricated with Manteca lard

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