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Post by allan on Jul 9, 2015 23:59:49 GMT
And one more shot of the Gasket with welded corners and no magnet
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Post by ChrisJ on Jul 10, 2015 1:12:33 GMT
Hi Allan,
Wow that looks nice! Do you have to call them to request no magnet or can it be done online? Also, do you remember the exact dimensions for the typical cabinet or does it vary too much?
And finally, how did you glue it to the door?
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Post by allan on Jul 10, 2015 1:50:25 GMT
Hi Allan, Wow that looks nice! Do you have to call them to request no magnet or can it be done online? Also, do you remember the exact dimensions for the typical cabinet or does it vary too much? And finally, how did you glue it to the door? i always call in the order. The dimensions vary and they will want your exact outside dimensions. notice the base flange is just slightly larger than the sealing edges. You can call and they will ship you a sample section of each profile that they have. I slightly rough the sealing surface and use contact cement to glue it down. Just let it cure for 24 hours with the door closed tight on it and it will stay on very nicely
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Post by ChrisJ on Jul 10, 2015 2:05:15 GMT
Hi Allan, Wow that looks nice! Do you have to call them to request no magnet or can it be done online? Also, do you remember the exact dimensions for the typical cabinet or does it vary too much? And finally, how did you glue it to the door? i always call in the order. The dimensions vary and they will want your exact outside dimensions. notice the base flange is just slightly larger than the sealing edges. You can call and they will ship you a sample section of each profile that they have. I slightly rough the sealing surface and use contact cement to glue it down. Just let it cure for 24 hours with the door closed tight on it and it will stay on very nicely Won't be roughing the porcelain surface on mine, though I've had no issues with anything sticking to it anyway. The last gasket was glued on using clear silicone and even that worked. Scraped back off easy enough as well. The gasket I'm using from McMaster right now had double sided tape on it and even that's working decent. Do you see any gaps on your porcelain cabinet, specifically where the stainless / chrome strips are between panels? Perhaps tiny gaps don't matter anyway? Oh and, have you tried a magnet? I'm assuming there isn't room for one but am curious.
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Post by allan on Jul 10, 2015 2:45:47 GMT
Yes the magnet is good but you have to shim the hinges too much. you really don't need the magnet and it interferes with the smooth operation of the foot pedal opener. I meant to rough the gasket strip, just clean the door surface with acetone
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Post by ChrisJ on Jul 14, 2015 13:22:33 GMT
So after using McMaster Carr # 1129A995 for a while I can safely say it's far better than the previous "reproduction" gasket. It's also a lot cheaper. I do wish it was maybe 1/16" thicker but the material is decent and overall it's working good.
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Post by ChrisJ on Jul 28, 2015 23:45:12 GMT
Allan,
My sample of CoolerGaskets.com 716 without a magnet is on the way. I'm amazed how fast they shipped the sample. I messaged someone online and it was shipped via UPS. They said I can order online as long as I mention about the magnet in the comments.
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Post by allan on Jul 29, 2015 1:55:02 GMT
Allan, My sample of CoolerGaskets.com 716 without a magnet is on the way. I'm amazed how fast they shipped the sample. I messaged someone online and it was shipped via UPS. They said I can order online as long as I mention about the magnet in the comments. I am very pleased with that gasket and it makes a huge difference in defrost events. Looks great too
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Post by daveinqca on Aug 6, 2015 2:36:09 GMT
I used this gasket store.antiqueappliances.com/1788-slim-compression-gasket_p_33.html from antique appliances on my 1941 CF machine and I'm very happy with it. It took just a little to form in, but it works just like a new fridge now and looks just like the original, only not hard and cracked. The information says that its for monitor tops, but especially suited for the late 30s early 40s flat tops.
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Post by vimco on Aug 8, 2015 3:51:48 GMT
Thanks dave and chris for the above links. My "fix" didn't work in the end, so I'm back to the drawing board. I will try the slightly smaller size insert first, but I think the rubber is too hard. If it doesn't work I'm willing to try something completely new. antique appliances mentions a rope gasket (which is what I need ideally) on the 1788 gasket link above, but I couldn't find it on their site.
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Post by andrewk on Sept 13, 2015 0:00:29 GMT
I used this gasket store.antiqueappliances.com/1788-slim-compression-gasket_p_33.html from antique appliances on my 1941 CF machine and I'm very happy with it. It took just a little to form in, but it works just like a new fridge now and looks just like the original, only not hard and cracked. The information says that its for monitor tops, but especially suited for the late 30s early 40s flat tops. Ouch. Sorry about your wallet. Correct me if i'm wrong, but that seal looks strangely similar to this one here: www.mcmaster.com/#1142a14/=ywufgy
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Post by ChrisJ on Sept 13, 2015 1:12:56 GMT
I used this gasket store.antiqueappliances.com/1788-slim-compression-gasket_p_33.html from antique appliances on my 1941 CF machine and I'm very happy with it. It took just a little to form in, but it works just like a new fridge now and looks just like the original, only not hard and cracked. The information says that its for monitor tops, but especially suited for the late 30s early 40s flat tops. Ouch. Sorry about your wallet. Correct me if i'm wrong, but that seal looks strangely similar to this one here: www.mcmaster.com/#1142a14/=ywufgyI thought the same thing. So far, I really like the high temp silicone one. It's very soft and seems to conform well to the porcelain cabinet joints.
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Post by daveinqca on Sept 15, 2015 16:06:49 GMT
I used this gasket store.antiqueappliances.com/1788-slim-compression-gasket_p_33.html from antique appliances on my 1941 CF machine and I'm very happy with it. It took just a little to form in, but it works just like a new fridge now and looks just like the original, only not hard and cracked. The information says that its for monitor tops, but especially suited for the late 30s early 40s flat tops. Ouch. Sorry about your wallet. Correct me if i'm wrong, but that seal looks strangely similar to this one here: www.mcmaster.com/#1142a14/=ywufgyYou are correct. It does look very similar. The dimensions shown are not the same. Whether or not it is slightly different or exactly the same I do not know. I was happy with the gasket from Antique Appliances and it seals well.
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Post by vimco on Sept 15, 2015 18:21:09 GMT
I didn't look up the $ of the AA gasket, but would have been thrilled to only buy one gasket and have it fit even if more expensive.
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Post by andrewk on Sept 29, 2015 3:55:34 GMT
I thought the same thing. So far, I really like the high temp silicone one. It's very soft and seems to conform well to the porcelain cabinet joints. I finally got everything put together today and installed the gasket from McMaster and it works great. I found that the best way to get the corners to fit properly is to stick down the two longer vertical pieces, then stick down the top piece allowing it to overlap in the corner. Then take a brand new sharp razor blade and with one end pointing toward the corner of the door, press straight down on it. It chops both gaskets clean and they fit together perfectly. I used a dab of 3M Super Weatherstripping Black Adhesive from an auto parts place to glue the corners with only a dab on a toothpick.
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