<Project> Black Freighter </Project>

[CptDreadFlint]

Thanks for the feedback all... I truly value all the words of encouragement and appreciate all the input, suggestions and ideas you have all provided me!

thanks for sharing Rick

your "Easy. Peasy. Japanesey:" just made my morning

Heyas GK! Hows the sticker situation? Very interested to see what you've got cooking!

awesome build! i like the effort you`re spending on details!! thumbsup!! not to talk about your delicious photography skills...

Thanks for your awesome words of support, martensch!

Instead of the tape it would have been much easier to simply redesign the centre plate of the case, have it waterjet cut from copper
plate, bent to shape and nickel plated. That way it wouldn't matter if the water made contact lol.

But on a serious note great work mate, i think you may have saved a lot of people a headache not to mention time experimenting

Callen, I think I should come over for a visit. I'll bring me sheet bender and we'll play with your nickel plating kit.

Actually PTFE tape is a nono on BSPP (parallel) threads, which are denoted by "G" as in G1/4, G3/8, etc.

Step out from behind the sofa and drop down ye knowledge, Kibbs.

I value your input more than I can convey here in mere font.
It was you who initially prompted me to do more research on where the actual seal is being made on BSPP/BSPT threads.

One of the things I truly enjoy about this particular build is the amount of new stuff I'm learning and the interaction I have with knowledable XS members.

Anybody assisting that process is always a welcome member of the crew. Although you were inducted a while ago, allow me to make the official announcement - Welcome aboard, me hearty!

Excellent work Captain.

I do agree that the thread tape in not needed on straight theads as the O-ring is the sealing part not the thread.

When your using tapered thread like you get with plumbing fittings then thread tape is a must, as the thread tape is what helps to seal the join as there in no o-ring in the join.

Thanks Graeme You already know I value your input and I don't see that changing any time soon.

Mmmmmmm sorry.

I'm the timid one now. I shall never mod again!

Antioch. You wouldn't dare! (Would you?)
Truth be told, I'm thankful events happened in the order they did.
If I was to be told that PTFE tape shouldn't be used BSP* threads before I actually did, I would have been robbed the pleasure of chasing my 10 year old around house while wielding it as the silly-string weapon of mass destruction.

BSP Plus The G stands for o-ring. Where a 1/4 BSP barb would look the same as a G1/4 barb but without the o-ring.

Anyways, Eye Eye Captain, great photos and work like always .

Thanks, bent! I'm always appreciative of your feedback, me hearty.

Not to drag Cpt's log OT but, here's a great thread discussing fitting threads starting at post #21.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=162770

No worries, Waterlogged. You're right on topic. I welcome off-topic stuff as well. I very much appreciate the constructive feedback via the link you posted, you link magician, you.
Still reading...as there are loads of info to absorb.

P.S. Your first post reminded me of Contra. lolz







I shall continue to cram square pegs into round holes and look for solutions along the way.

Whether I'll waterjet the square pegs round or route the round holes square, feel free to stay tuned.
I could fall flat on my face at any given time and it could very well be the most hilarious thing you've ever seen online.