Converter fit...

[Hendu3270]

In the tutorial about how to make a section. There is a portion (of the base) of the section, that has no threads, and has been slightly opened up with a reamer to allow the converter to fit in tightly. It goes on to say it needs to be snug otherwise you'll have a mess. How is this? The converter slips snugly over the little "nipple" at the base of the feed. That is the containment point, not the base of the section being snug around the converter body, right? So what's the purpose of having the converter slip up inside the section? Peace of mind in case of a leak?

 

[thewishman]

The converter is held on by simple friction. Adding a second friction fit point makes it much more likely to stay in place.

Remember, gravity is a LAW!:wink:

 

[Brooks803]

Chris pretty much said it. It's just another preventive effort to keep the converter from slipping off that nipple. Most FP's are kept vertical so you'll want more insurance than just the nipple to hold the converter in place.

You can find some Schmidt converters that thread in place. I don't remember who sells them or what the thread size is though.