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    Down, Down, Deeper and Down (forced migration)

    Any tips on getting down to migrate down to the bottom of the tubes on a seam ripped CDT (ready for trimming)?


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    What I've been doing;
    • Holding it up by the corners and gently shaking
    • Hanging it up to let it settle for a few days
    • Grabbing each tube in my fist and squeezing it down, like milking a cow
    • Using a powerful torch close behind it to spot clumps

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    By torch I think they mean flashlight, not flaming stick which would make an interesting experience... Lol
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    Possibly hang it by the corners vertically and gently beat it with a yard stick or similar device, followed up with your torch method.
    Last edited by Redoleary; 02-17-2017 at 09:07.
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    Although I knew what you meant, this is what popped into my head


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    Quote Originally Posted by dscotthep View Post
    Although I knew what you meant, this is what popped into my head

    That'll move the down!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dscotthep View Post
    Although I knew what you meant, this is what popped into my head


    Would a straight propane torch work? I have a B tank with different sized tips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Levi Tate View Post
    Would a straight propane torch work? I have a B tank with different sized tips.
    I prefer the oomph of acetylene. You gotta show that down who's boss...






    Sorry for derailing your thread Gadget.

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