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i don't even know if the correct name for this thing is gas can spout....but i guess it can be misunderstood if i write " i make my own donkeydick ".....
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i take the comments and suggestions as a inspiration and playing ideas together. i don't feel offended or degraded. just enjoy the conversation about a simple piece of metal and the thoughts and ideas around.
maybe ...but the US design is cooler!
I like the threaded cap. If its not tight, just use more force......
Tooltime solution...more power!
and it fits in the can holder:mrgreen:
For the flexible tube - i've used both - solid and flexible. My personel opinion is that the solid is easier to handle, special with a full and heavy can. With the flexible you can't rest the spout on the tank to transfer the weight. My choose for a solid tube was well considered. I made the...
I give up....:mrgreen:
the problem is the thread.....it's uncommon in Germany (it seems to be a modified NPT - its cylindric and a bit smaller than it should be, the pitch is standard).
The simple idea is: use a cap, drill a hole, use a hose fitting, a nut and a piece of hose...ready.
But i...
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i take this for a compliment.....
but i don't see any overengineering....a turnable tube is a must have - otherwise the tubebend is in any dirction, but not the right one.....the rest ist simple machining......
overengineered is a spout with integrated fuel gauge, LED light for...
thank you!
Inside the threaded part is a O-ring, the tube is turnable...
It's made of stainless steel, i leave it natural.
It's not for sale....it's priceless :-)
The spouts for the US-can are rare in Germany, they want about 45,-- for one...thats 3 times the real value... :-)