Tubing and Drilled Holes

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klickcue
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Tubing and Drilled Holes

#1 Post by klickcue » Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:23 am

I have watched people fidget with trying to get elastic hose through a hole for years but a neat trick can save you some time without drilling an oversize hole.

Let's assume that there is a 3/8 inch hole with 3/8 inch OD hose required to go through the hole. Slice the hose back in a long spear pointed shape. The pointed hose will easily start in the hole. Grab the protruding point on the hole exit with a pair of pliers to get a good grip and pull the hose on through.

You can even do this with an undersized hole such as the hole in the gas tank on a lawnmower or chainsaw.

Enjoy!
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Chris

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Re: Tubing and Drilled Holes

#2 Post by Rob Martin » Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:16 am

thanks for the advice

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Re: Tubing and Drilled Holes

#3 Post by Jensen » Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:56 pm

Gee, now you tell me after I hacked some gas line canyons in my serving fridge!

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Re: Tubing and Drilled Holes

#4 Post by klickcue » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:22 pm

Sorry about that :oops: Your next one will be better! :P
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Re: Tubing and Drilled Holes

#5 Post by Bill » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:26 pm

don't take this out of context....

adding keg lube to your hose will allow it to slide into the hole easier as well.
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Re: Tubing and Drilled Holes

#6 Post by klickcue » Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:51 pm

+1 :bounce:
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