I have always wanted to make a nice piston valve, but the only one I knew how to make required a lathe. I don't have a lathe.
I want to make a three inch version of Brian the Brain's no o- ring piston valve. http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 385b5e4161
I know I can get the sheet from mcmaster, but I do not know which one will work.
Neoprene sheets
heres what mine looks like:
-uses rubber washers instead of o-rings.
-uses rubber washers instead of o-rings.
- Attachments
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- piston
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Using Chaos's design, you would not need to purchase a neoprene sheet. If you have a different design in mind however, I would suggest something like:
- 1/8" thick
60A-70A Durometer Rating
Smooth on at least one surface
No need for any under strict tolerances (they will just cost more)