Re: Small toroids

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Original poster: "June Heidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rheidlebaugh-at-desertgate-dot-com>

John: I don't use drier duct but I do use flex ducting by flattening about 1
in. and inserting that inside the non flattened end. I bend the flat end
into crimps like a stove pipe then secure it with epoxy or heat glue
      Robert  H
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Subject: Small toroids


 > Original poster: "John Richardson by way of Terry Fritz
<teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jprich-at-up-dot-net>
 >
 > Hi Everyone,
 >
 > Has anyone out there made toroids as small as 8"OD from 3" drier duct?  I
 > have spent half of the afternoon trying to fashion a decent joint, and
 > after failing to join the two decently, decided to make the joint with
 > masking tape, figuring I could cover the whole thing with aluminum tape
 > anyhow.  I have already wasted a roll of tape trying to make a smooth
 > surface, and I am very close to jumping on the whole darn thing.  Any
ideas
 > on how to make a decent splice without covering the toroid with tape, or
 > how can I get a decent finish if I do tape it?
 >
 > Thanks,
 > John Richardson
 > (One grumpy toroid maker!)
 >
 >