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bmc720 posted 09-24-2007 07:35 PM ET (US)
Just to let everyone know - there is now a tool in the boston area available for through hull replacements.
I even have a small compressor if you need that too.
Winchester, MA.
Just email me.
For those thinking of making the tool - if you buy the cobalt air chisel at lowes(20 bucks) it comes with one round chisel that will take the die without cutting the end of the chisel off.
I cut mine off so it flare more easily on an angle.
And I also did some experiments with trying flares with and without heat. Annealing the brass is pretty much a requirement for a good job.
Tom - thanks for the idea, it is a great one.
Tom W Clark posted 09-25-2007 10:54 AM ET (US)
I'm glad it worked well for you.
Yes, rule #1 for anybody attempting this is that one must anneal the brass to get a good flare.

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Author	Topic: Through Hull Flange Tool in Boston Area
bmc720	posted 09-24-2007 07:35 PM ET (US) Just to let everyone know - there is now a tool in the boston area available for through hull replacements. I even have a small compressor if you need that too. Winchester, MA. Just email me. For those thinking of making the tool - if you buy the cobalt air chisel at lowes(20 bucks) it comes with one round chisel that will take the die without cutting the end of the chisel off. I cut mine off so it flare more easily on an angle. And I also did some experiments with trying flares with and without heat. Annealing the brass is pretty much a requirement for a good job. Tom - thanks for the idea, it is a great one.
Tom W Clark	posted 09-25-2007 10:54 AM ET (US) I'm glad it worked well for you. Yes, rule #1 for anybody attempting this is that one must anneal the brass to get a good flare.