How to Make Your Own Gaskets

[Barnyard]

Will be trying to incorporate these into the thread before it's locked down.

Stanton, the original thread in the how to forum was locked soon after it was posted. The thread was then copied here into the general forum so others can comment.

You, as a moderator, can edit the original.

Usually, how to's are posted in the appropriate general forums for comments and I will copy the original to the appropriate how to forum.

[Stanton]

Will be trying to incorporate these into the thread before it's locked down.

Stanton, the original thread in the how to forum was locked soon after it was posted. The thread was then copied here into the general forum so others can comment.

You, as a moderator, can edit the original.

Usually, how to's are posted in the appropriate general forums for comments and I will copy the original to the appropriate how to forum.

You’re right. Slipped my mine. Was thinking this is going to be a how to so started it in the how to section and mistakenly locked it. Thanks!

[Clemsonfor]

Will be trying to incorporate these into the thread before it's locked down.

Stanton, the original thread in the how to forum was locked soon after it was posted. The thread was then copied here into the general forum so others can comment.

You, as a moderator, can edit the original.

Usually, how to's are posted in the appropriate general forums for comments and I will copy the original to the appropriate how to forum.

You’re right. Slipped my mine. Was thinking this is going to be a how to so started it in the how to section and mistakenly locked it. Thanks!

[birddog]

Jim Becker mentioned to use hardwood instead of softwood and not metal, which is a good idea. I have found after trying many surfaces that certain plastics work best. I think what I use is ABS. It's black and some what flexible at 3/16 to 1/4 inch thick.

[Jim Becker]

Commonly available kitchen cutting boards should work well. I've never dared to try one.

[Dale Finch]

Commonly available kitchen cutting boards should work well. I've never dared to try one.

Jim, you'll need to buy a dedicated one for gaskets...those little hole circles would not be appreciated by other family members!!

This type is what I've had success with:
https://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Nonsl ... 6679&psc=1

[phill_mi]

I use this punch set which has it's own backing die and a larger diameter punch than the hollow hole punch set. When I need more throat depth into the material I remove one of the screws in the punch guide.
https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/chisels-punches-stamps/punches/9-piece-punch-and-die-set-95547.html

[Gary Dotson]

For a backer board, I have a piece of hard nylon, about 8” square 3/4” thick. I’m sure I picked it up at a swap meet, I’ve been beating on it for a long time.

[CapeCodCubs]

Wow, what a great post, brimming with great tips and ideas. Very inspirational indeed!

[Stanton]

Thanks to everyone who contributes ideas and suggestions/corrections to my "How To Make Your Own Gaskets" thread. I've incorporated them into the post, kept this one here, and created a "locked" version over in the How To Forum.

Thanks again!