Creating gaskets
Problem: How can I get a replacement gasket when the storeroom is bare? Solution: Create your own. Place blank gasket material over the face of the surface needing a replacement. Lightly tap on the inside and outside edges with a ball-peen hammer.
Problem: How can I get a replacement gasket when the storeroom is bare?
Solution: Create your own. Place blank gasket material over the face of the surface needing a replacement. Lightly tap on the inside and outside edges with a ball-peen hammer. Holding the gasket material very still while tapping produces a surprisingly accurate cut.
Contributor: Jeff Craig, Maintenance Engineer, Leanin’ Tree, Inc., Boulder, CO; 303-530-1442
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