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Seam ripper o-ring dry-out

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Seam ripper o-ring dry-out

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Seam ripper o-ring dry-out

Dave Staeheli

Had a shock last week when some of my seam rippers that came back from consignment at a going out of business fiber arts store. So they had been out on display for about three months. The o-rings exposed to air were all rotten and falling off. I got my kits from Woodcraft, but apparently the distributor is Brea. Sherri at Brea was very concerned and helpful. So the solution is to put a light coating of grease or wax on the o-rings. Their suggestion was vasaline. I sure hope this works.

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Ken Vaughan

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Ken Vaughan

Ren wax works well on the o-rings.

25 quilters cannot be too far wrong. (I like the Berea ones as the cutters are easily changed when they get dull and are low cost = $0.70)

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John K Jordan

I don't know about seam rippers but from several equipment mfgrs I have dealt with (scuba, flashlights, Nikon camera) the recommended o-ring treatment was always silicon grease.

JKJ

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Connie Barton

I have missing o-rings on my seam ripper. Please tell me where to get replacement o-rings, or the size of the o-ring or how to order the $0.70 replacement.

Thank you

Connie

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Dave Paine

O rings are often shown with the dimensions of the OD and the wall thickness.

My local hardware store has a big selection of O rings. I would take the seam ripper to a local hardware store and have them try and find a match.

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Ken Vaughan

Replacement seamripper blades

Ken Vaughan

I have been getting replacements (manufactured in Japan) from Beartooth Woods.com in Colorado. Usually send a spare with the seamrippers.

Silicone grease is a good lubricant with no call backs.

I suspect Ernie at Beartooth Woods can get you specs on the o-rings.

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Re: Seam ripper o-ring dry-out *LINK*

Ed Davidson

If you need o-rings in bulk, this is the place to go (link below). BTW, the cheaper "Buna-N" o-rings will crack and pretty much fall apart after a year or two if exposed to sunlight. I prefer the "EPDM / EPR" which is sunlight resistant and holds up much better.


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All O-Rings Dotcom

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Impressive O Ring Holder Ed

John Kaner

Ed, your yo-yo's are works of art. Always beautiful as well. Do the leaves on the side spin?

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Ed Davidson

Thanks...yes, the props spin freely as the yoyo goes up and down. Really makes for quite a show in bright sunlight.


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Brad Vietje

Re: Impressive O Ring Holder Ed

Brad Vietje

I agree. Haven't seen your fine work in a while, Ed, thanks for posting.

Safe spinning,

Brad Vietje

Newbury, VT