Gasket Exchange -upload and download gaskets-

Kurt_JDB · Sep 7, 2011

Hi Folks,

I usually hang out on a forum of another color, but I have started a little project of general interest to all in the antique tractor community.

I thought it might be useful to make a website where people could exchange images of gaskets for antique tractors and other machinery.

The idea is to copy or scan gaskets and upload the file to the website. These could be either copies of hand made gaskets or factory made gaskets. The files can then be downloaded and printed out and used as a pattern to make a new gasket.

Here is a link to the website. So far I only have gaskets for the John Deere unstyled B, which is the tractor I'm working on now.

If you like the idea, please feel free to upload images of any gaskets you may have, and feel free to download gaskets. No charge.

Right now this is just a "test" website. Let me know if you like this idea.

Kurt

Here is the link:
Gasket Exchange

Nebraska Kirk · Sep 7, 2011

Just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt, but I don't see a reason to make scans of gaskets so that people can then print them out to use as a pattern. If you need a gasket, just trace around the part and then cut out your gasket. I have used this method to make a lot of gaskets for the tractor that I am rebuilding now, works great.

Kurt_JDB · Sep 8, 2011

Nebraska Kirk,

Thanks for the feedback.

I've got a number of tips on how to make a gasket (or a pattern) on the site. Making my own gaskets is how I started this thing. Last time I restored a '37 John Deere B, I traced all the gaskets before I installed them.

I recently did another unstyled B, and it was a real time saver to already have all the patterns. Then I had the idea of putting the patterns online for others to use.

The idea of scanning and uploading is really for the convenience factor, and my way of giving something back to the tractor community for all the help I have received.

Here is a link to the section on making the patterns. Sure would like to get copies of your patterns.

Kurt
Gasket pattern

mkirsch · Sep 8, 2011

It's a noble idea, but you've got some issues to overcome:

1. If someone has a scanner, it's generally a letter-size (8.5x11) scanner. There are lots of gaskets larger than that.
2. Your primary audience is old farmers, a good many of which have enough trouble simply reading and posting on this site. Put a wrench in their hand and they're Vincent Van Gogh. Put them in front of a keyboard and they're Gomer Pyle.

JRSutton · Sep 8, 2011

I like the idea.

I do agree that it probably won't get a LOT of use, but it's one of those things that even if it only gets used a few times, it can save somebody a lot of time.

I didn't have time to go through all the text, and maybe you covered this - but I would think printing out a gasket onto paper and sticky spraying it to some gasket material would make it very easy to cut out.

You can then just wash the gasket to easily get the paper/glue off.

Yes, I have made many gaskets the old fashioned way, I know it's possible. But it is kind of a pain in the butt.

And yes, there are some gaskets that are just too big to make this worthwhile, but MOST should fit on a standard paper size.

And it will depend on finding people who have a certain mix of patience and dedication to carefully scan stuff in and label it all properly, but they do exist. You're obviously one of them, so you're off to a good start!

And a side note - I use spent bullet casings as punches for holes. I used to do a lot of shooting, so I've got a wide range of sizes. They work pretty well - a lot easier than trying to carve a round hole with a blade.

Duanes · Sep 8, 2011

Although the site may have some limitations and what doesn't it should be helpful. I have not looked at the site yet but, if it doesn't list what type of gasket material is used or where they got the material that would be helpful also. Might what to expand the site to cover seals too. Hopefully some Farmall information will get posted on there.
Thanks for sharing.

Kurt_JDB · Sep 8, 2011

The idea is that when you upload an image of a gasket, you include with the image the manufacturers part number, type of material, thicknes, description of where the gasket is used, and what it is used on.

I can make a Farmall section, I just need some education on the models etc. First persons that sends me a gasket gets their tractor model first on the list.

Kurt

Kurt_JDB · Sep 8, 2011

mkirsh,

What I have been doing with the larger gaskets is taking them to a local blueprinter (now known as a reprographics business) and having them scan them. It is an additional expense, but then you only have to do it once! Also, it is possible to put multiple gaskets on one scan which really evens out the cost.

Kurt

Kurt_JDB · Sep 8, 2011

JRSutton,

Thanks for your comments. I think the sticky spray would work well. I just usually tape the material to the pattern with some masking tape, punch out the holes, and then cut out the inner part and then the outer part.

I like your idea of the spent shell casings. I usually use a set of hollow punches I got from harbor freight. $10. for the set.

Here is a link to the section of the site dealing with cutting out the gaskets. Ideas and comments welcome:
cutting out a gasket

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