I want to make a new paper gasket, can I use normal paper or do a need special gasket paper? If so where can I get the gasket paper as it is exceptional thin?
Many thanks
Trumpet Horn Gasket
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Trumpet Horn Gasket
I am refurbishing my red trumpet horns for my 73.
I want to make a new paper gasket, can I use normal paper or do a need special gasket paper? If so where can I get the gasket paper as it is exceptional thin?
Many thanks
I want to make a new paper gasket, can I use normal paper or do a need special gasket paper? If so where can I get the gasket paper as it is exceptional thin?
Many thanks
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Re: Trumpet Horn Gasket
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Re: Trumpet Horn Gasket
Cheers Andy, what thickness do you think I need?
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Re: Trumpet Horn Gasket
Measure what you have and double it.
Hardest part is cutting it out!
Hardest part is cutting it out!
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Re: Trumpet Horn Gasket
Unfortunately I don't have a micrometer. I am trying to get hold of one.
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Re: Trumpet Horn Gasket
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I'd go for 0.25mm - you can get an A4 sheet here for £1-99 inc postage:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Flex ... Sw2spbK41b
I'd go for 0.25mm - you can get an A4 sheet here for £1-99 inc postage:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Flex ... Sw2spbK41b
Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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Re: Trumpet Horn Gasket
Thanks all