Gloat - New Tool

[jonbikebod]

Great suggestion Dave.
We also have compression pipe fittings and these can be got over here quite cheaply from Screwfix. The ones for 8mm and 10mm pipe would seem to be a very handy size.
Cheers,
Jon.

 

[Benchwayze]

You can make domed ferules from wate pipe. Cut a bit over length, heat up the copper with a propane burner and form it over a form (iron or steel is hard enough) using a smaller warrngton type hammer. Clean up with sanding (after air collong down) on the lathe by putting the ferule(s) on a mandrel. Then polish them.

Ahhh yes Tnimble... You might be able to do that. I couldn't possibly dare to try! Lol!
:lol:

Here in the states we use what are called "compression fittings" that are brass fittings to secure copper tubing. The nuts come in various sizes and configurations but are usually hex shaped and threaded on the inside. The round-over on one end to match the diameter of the copper tube. These make great homemade ferrules. If you have a wood lathe or drill press you can make a tight fitting wood mandrel to screw the nut onto and then "turn" the nut to the desired shape using a metal file. Check out the plumbing section in a store that sells plumbing supplies.

Dave Jeske
Blue Spruce Toolworks, LLC

Yep. A great idea and it would work a treat!
Nice one Dave

John