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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


I don't know if there is a permanent solution, but I use a rubber tip
from door stops that screw into the baseboard. You can buy them at any
hardware store. It seems to seal the tip from air and is easy to remove
when you are ready to use the gun again.
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I bought some caulk condoms when I saw them at the local real
lumber yard, not really expecting them to work. These are small
red condoms just made for sealing the tubes. I don't remember the
name/brand About 10-20 in a package for cheap.

They have worked great on the few things I've used them on.

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that
has a movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting
dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the
darned things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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I take an old Phillips-head screw driver and stick them in mine. The only
problem is silicone caulk still gets old and can't be stored too long.

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I bought some caulk condoms when I saw them at the local real lumber yard,
not really expecting them to work. These are small red condoms just made
for sealing the tubes. I don't remember the name/brand About 10-20 in a
package for cheap.

They have worked great on the few things I've used them on.


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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

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I fold a strip of painter's tape over the tip and seal it well. Works
fine with latex caulk. I've seen tubes
with caps, or was it caps sold separately? )
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Size matters. For personal use, they musta been too loose?

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I bought some caulk condoms when I saw them at the local real lumber yard,
not really expecting them to work. These are small red condoms just made
for sealing the tubes. I don't remember the name/brand About 10-20 in a
package for cheap.

They have worked great on the few things I've used them on.


Opportunity for obvious tasteless joke avoided here.

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I fold a piece of duct tape over the end of the tube. Helps for a short
while. Not a real answer, though.

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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Wire nuts. Hopefully you didn't cut the opening too big. Use a larger size
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in a
cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and a
spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


I stick a 2-3" nail or deck screw into the end, then wrap it with plastic and
rubberband or wire it around the nozzle. Depending on the time to next use, it
either works easily, or I pull out the nail or screw, hopefully getting a plug
of dried cault with it. Occasionally, the nail just pulls out, leaving the plug.
Stick a nail in, between the plug and the nozzle wall. Turn the nail, so that it
walks around between the wall and theplug, loosening the plug from the wall.
Then, I pump the thing to apply pressure enough to get a little of the plug out
the end. Grab it with pliers and pull. If it hasn't hardened too much, the plug
will pull out, and it's ready to use.




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Size matters. For personal use, they musta been too loose?


Caulk condom!

If you can seal a caulk tube tip with your condom you're probably a women.

Sealing the whole tube is another story.

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


electrical wire nuts.

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


I knew I'd seen them before, Caulk Savers:

http://tinyurl.com/5sw9b6

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On Nov 21, 6:10*pm, "Walter R." wrote:
I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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Not a solution, but a story...

My buddy found a old tube of clear caulk in his garage. It was almost
a full tube and it had cured in the tube. He peeled the cardboard back
to reveal a solid log of caulk.

What was interesting was that you couldn't smell it at all until you
put your nose right up to it. At that point the smell was so
overpowering that it stung our noses. 3" away - nothing but 1" away -
a dizzying, burning odor. Weird.
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I bought some caulk condoms when I saw them at the local real
lumber yard, not really expecting them to work. These are small
red condoms just made for sealing the tubes. I don't remember the
name/brand About 10-20 in a package for cheap.

They have worked great on the few things I've used them on.


I have tried the caps at Lowes, but do not care for them. They fall off
and do not seal very well. I found one of these "chalk condoms" somewhere
and it works great! I wish I could remember where I found it! It is like
the old colorful vacuum plugs for autos from the performance stores, but
much longer and larger diameter.

Mike D.


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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

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The best thing I have found is aluminum gutter nail.

Keep in mind that many caulk materials have a finite shelf life.
This is especially true on the silicone caulks.
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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Put a dab of vaseline in the open tip.

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.


I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.


Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


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Put a dab of vaseline in the open tip.

Charlie


A wire nut will screw right on the end and comes off easily. The dab
of vaseline before applying the wire nut sounds good.

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...I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.


I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.


Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


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I take an old Phillips-head screw driver and stick them in mine. The only
problem is silicone caulk still gets old and can't be stored too long.

Olddog


try an electric wire connectors that electricians use to join wires
together, it works henry
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What ****es me off is that foam insulation in the can (Great stuff)
with the plastic straw. Keeping that open so the can will work next
time. Almost impossible. You have to find ways to use up the entire
can because it will probably not work next time.


I'm with you on that. Even "Liquid Nails" has a smaller portion of their
stuff in a toothpaste-type tube for modest projects.

The only problem is that you might confuse their product with ACTUAL
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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Hello,

Dip the tip in some Plastic-Dip or the equivalent and let it dry. It
makes an air-tight seal. I've used it only on acrylic caulks to date. Peel
off the coating from the tip and the caulk will come out like it was a new
tube.

Good Luck.


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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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Hello,

Dip the tip in some Plastic-Dip or the equivalent and let it dry. It
makes an air-tight seal. I've used it only on acrylic caulks to
date. Peel off the coating from the tip and the caulk will come out
like it was a new tube.


Did you mean "Plasti Dip"

"Plasti Dip is a multi-purpose air dry, synthetic rubber coating that can be
easily applied by spraying, brushing or dipping. Plasti Dip resists
moisture, acids, abrasion, corrosion, skidding/slipping, and provides a
comfortable, controlled grip. It remains flexible, stretchy and will not
become brittle or crack in extreme weather conditions; -30°F to 200°F.
Plasti Dip can be applied to anything that paint is applied to and more."


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I put a fairly large nail in the end, then wrap the tip of the tube and nail
with some fairly thick plastic, like a small piece of plastic drop cloth. I
use a twist tie to hold it on rather than a rubber band that might dry out
and fall off. I've been able to save a partial tube at least a year or so.
Beyond that I'd prefer to use fresh caulk rather than something that has
been opened that long and might have lost it's strength.

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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Sounds good, but, what is a "plastic dip"?

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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material
in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom
and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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Hello,

Dip the tip in some Plastic-Dip or the equivalent and let it dry. It
makes an air-tight seal. I've used it only on acrylic caulks to date.
Peel off the coating from the tip and the caulk will come out like it was
a new tube.

Good Luck.



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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


electrical wire nuts.


I use a screw that fits snugly and turn it in until the smooth portion
is filling the opening. Works well. Nothing will make it last like
beofre it's opened, though. Once outside air gets in, ... .




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I used to use electrical nuts, but now I use a fresh square of duct
tape. No more dried cartridges.
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on 11/21/2008 6:10 PM Walter R. said the following:
I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks



The biggest problem with those tapered nozzles is that the product
solidifies in the tapered nozzle and the 'plug' cannot be pulled out
through the smaller hole in the end. If lucky, you wind up pushing the
plug, or pieces of it, into the cylinder where it could interfere with
the flow of the contents.
I don't remember what brand I purchased one time, but the whole nozzle
unscrewed off the tube, so that the entire plug could be pushed out
through the larger end.
I have had good results with wood or plastic plugs rather than metal
plugs. Golf tees, pieces of doweling, plastic pen caps.
The best way to seal the nozzles is to pump a small amount out of the
nozzle, release the trigger pressure, plug the hole, then remove the
cylinder from the gun. That way, less air will be captured in the nozzle
and tube.

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on 11/21/2008 6:10 PM Walter R. said the following:
I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


fought this problem for years. Finally found a fix in a home repair
magazine. Give it 9 out of 10 stars....

take a small pill bottle and fill with vasoline. When done with the
calking tube simply cram the open nozzle into the vasoline filled
bottle. Done - ( the bottle stay with the tube) Cramning the tube into
the vasoline forces enough of the vasoline into the tube and makes an
air tight seal!

Next time you go to use the tube, the first 1/2 inch or so out will be
vasoline.....

paul
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:31:37 -0600, The Daring Dufas wrote:

Walter R. wrote:
I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


I knew I'd seen them before, Caulk Savers:

http://tinyurl.com/5sw9b6

TDD


Having threads I seriously doubt they will seal properly to prevent drying
out. Then again, yanking it out *might* pull out the dried chalk.
Something more like this would work well

http://www.amazon.com/C-P-Products-L...7582319&sr=1-1

I have one item like this, but longer and larger. Works great!

http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/41090/10002/-1
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:31:37 -0600, The Daring Dufas wrote:

Walter R. wrote:
I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned things
dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

I knew I'd seen them before, Caulk Savers:

http://tinyurl.com/5sw9b6

TDD


Having threads I seriously doubt they will seal properly to prevent drying
out. Then again, yanking it out *might* pull out the dried chalk.
Something more like this would work well

http://www.amazon.com/C-P-Products-L...7582319&sr=1-1

I have one item like this, but longer and larger. Works great!

http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/41090/10002/-1


The first link looks like the tube condoms others
were talking about. The vacuum caps are also good
to slip over the protruding ends of screws to protect
the threads and skin.

TDD


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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks


You'd think they'd have a caulk for that :-)
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks



You'd think they'd have a caulk for that :-)


Just store them in a nitrogen dry box along with you other urethane
adhesives and cyanoacrylates, etc. I got tired of finding hardened
glues every time I needed to use them and solved the problem.

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Red Green wrote:
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks



You'd think they'd have a caulk for that :-)


Just store them in a nitrogen dry box along with you other urethane
adhesives and cyanoacrylates, etc. I got tired of finding hardened
glues every time I needed to use them and solved the problem.

Boden


Hey, I have N2 in a couple of Q size cylinders.
I also have some ammo boxes. Humm, I can install
a Schrader valve equipped 1/4" refrigeration type
fitting on the box and presto, a sealed container
that can be N2 filled.

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Red Green wrote:

"Walter R." wrote in
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks



You'd think they'd have a caulk for that :-)



Just store them in a nitrogen dry box along with you other urethane
adhesives and cyanoacrylates, etc. I got tired of finding hardened
glues every time I needed to use them and solved the problem.

Boden



Hey, I have N2 in a couple of Q size cylinders.
I also have some ammo boxes. Humm, I can install
a Schrader valve equipped 1/4" refrigeration type
fitting on the box and presto, a sealed container
that can be N2 filled.

TDD


Almost. The object isn't to pressurize the container, rather to purge
it of moisture and O2. Add a second port and valve so that you can
purge the box and you're good to go. Mine isn't tight, it leaks a bit
By design for a continuous purge. Add to this an O2 monitor for the
shop air and you're also safe.
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking
material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a
movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks



You'd think they'd have a caulk for that :-)


Just store them in a nitrogen dry box along with you other urethane
adhesives and cyanoacrylates, etc. I got tired of finding hardened
glues every time I needed to use them and solved the problem.

Boden



Hey, I have N2 in a couple of Q size cylinders.
I also have some ammo boxes. Humm, I can install
a Schrader valve equipped 1/4" refrigeration type
fitting on the box and presto, a sealed container
that can be N2 filled.

TDD


Almost. The object isn't to pressurize the container, rather to purge
it of moisture and O2. Add a second port and valve so that you can
purge the box and you're good to go. Mine isn't tight, it leaks a bit
By design for a continuous purge. Add to this an O2 monitor for the
shop air and you're also safe.


Duh! An ammo box isn't exactly hermetically sealed.
It has a good seal but all I would have to do is to
leave the lid a bit loose whilst filling with N2 and
blowing the air past the rubber gasket. I also have
CO2 cylinders but I think the CO2 is more likely to
have moisture in it than the dry Nitrogen. The supplier
does test the CO2 cylinders with pressurized water.
The 20lb CO2 cylinders are great for inflating tires,
blowing out condensers, clogged pipes and running air
tools. Pressurized CO2 is a lot of fun to play with.

TDD


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Hey, I have N2 in a couple of Q size cylinders.
I also have some ammo boxes. Humm, I can install
a Schrader valve equipped 1/4" refrigeration type
fitting on the box and presto, a sealed container
that can be N2 filled.

TDD


My hubby is the founder of Gadget Freaks of America; sounds like
you qualify for membership ) How much caulk do you guys have
to store? Do you leave room for wife's lipstick and nail polish
supply? ;o)
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Hey, I have N2 in a couple of Q size cylinders.
I also have some ammo boxes. Humm, I can install
a Schrader valve equipped 1/4" refrigeration type
fitting on the box and presto, a sealed container
that can be N2 filled.

TDD


My hubby is the founder of Gadget Freaks of America; sounds like
you qualify for membership ) How much caulk do you guys have
to store? Do you leave room for wife's lipstick and nail polish
supply? ;o)


Unfortunately I can't find a grown woman
I can stand for more than ten minuets at
a time or is it the other way around. It
could be the drooling and the crazy eyes.

TDD
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Hey, I have N2 in a couple of Q size cylinders.
I also have some ammo boxes. Humm, I can install
a Schrader valve equipped 1/4" refrigeration type
fitting on the box and presto, a sealed container
that can be N2 filled.

TDD


My hubby is the founder of Gadget Freaks of America; sounds like
you qualify for membership ) How much caulk do you guys have
to store? Do you leave room for wife's lipstick and nail polish
supply? ;o)



Unfortunately I can't find a grown woman
I can stand for more than ten minuets at
a time or is it the other way around. It
could be the drooling and the crazy eyes.

TDD


Just ask her for help cleaning and organizing your workshop.....it makes my
hubby CRAZY!!!!!

We have a sacred shelf in the media cabinet reserved, in perpetuity, for
the
Commodore 64 computer - I think that means it has 64k of memory ) Got
a printed manual for every version of Windows, too. The contents of the
gun cabinet have never
been seen by any other human being. )
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Hey, I have N2 in a couple of Q size cylinders.
I also have some ammo boxes. Humm, I can install
a Schrader valve equipped 1/4" refrigeration type
fitting on the box and presto, a sealed container
that can be N2 filled.

TDD


My hubby is the founder of Gadget Freaks of America; sounds like
you qualify for membership ) How much caulk do you guys have
to store? Do you leave room for wife's lipstick and nail polish
supply? ;o)



Unfortunately I can't find a grown woman
I can stand for more than ten minuets at
a time or is it the other way around. It
could be the drooling and the crazy eyes.

TDD


Just ask her for help cleaning and organizing your workshop.....it makes my
hubby CRAZY!!!!!

We have a sacred shelf in the media cabinet reserved, in perpetuity, for
the
Commodore 64 computer - I think that means it has 64k of memory ) Got
a printed manual for every version of Windows, too. The contents of the
gun cabinet have never
been seen by any other human being. )


One of the problems I have with women is,
they touch my stuff. DON'T TOUCH MY STUFF!!
Don't clean it up, don't rearrange it,
don't throw anything away! That seemingly
empty box had the instructions and spare
parts in it! DON'T TOUCH MY STUFF!!

TDD
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The Daring Dufas wrote:

Norminn wrote:

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Hey, I have N2 in a couple of Q size cylinders.
I also have some ammo boxes. Humm, I can install
a Schrader valve equipped 1/4" refrigeration type
fitting on the box and presto, a sealed container
that can be N2 filled.

TDD


My hubby is the founder of Gadget Freaks of America; sounds like
you qualify for membership ) How much caulk do you guys have
to store? Do you leave room for wife's lipstick and nail polish
supply? ;o)



Unfortunately I can't find a grown woman
I can stand for more than ten minuets at
a time or is it the other way around. It
could be the drooling and the crazy eyes.

TDD



Just ask her for help cleaning and organizing your workshop.....it
makes my
hubby CRAZY!!!!!

We have a sacred shelf in the media cabinet reserved, in perpetuity,
for the
Commodore 64 computer - I think that means it has 64k of memory ) Got
a printed manual for every version of Windows, too. The contents of
the gun cabinet have never
been seen by any other human being. )



One of the problems I have with women is,
they touch my stuff. DON'T TOUCH MY STUFF!!
Don't clean it up, don't rearrange it,
don't throw anything away! That seemingly
empty box had the instructions and spare
parts in it! DON'T TOUCH MY STUFF!!

TDD


When he cooks and does dishes, he always puts away stuff in a
different place........his prized brass hose nozzle is on the shelf in
the front hallway. "Where did you put my ____?" "Where did
you LEAVE your freaking ____?" )
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