A small Greenlee "Chassis Punch" may do it.Most major electronic and electrical suppliers have the Greenlee punches or could get them-I use them here at work.Great devices for punching sheet metal.You will need a conventional drill to drill at starting hole to thread the puch bolt thru.Then you use a wrench to turn the punch screw to cut the hole.You would need to specify to the supplier the size hole you need to cut-then they can get the proper size punch.Frequent users-like this plant get them in kits.Several commonly used sizes in a kit.
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sudsmaster
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Hadn't heard of the Greenlee product; I'll look for it.
Currently I'm working in a shop that has a large sheet metal operation, so I suppose I could get someone to punch a lid if needed. I might also just use a hollow milling cutter (called a Jantzy) which makes pretty good holes in sheet metal.
Currently I'm working in a shop that has a large sheet metal operation, so I suppose I could get someone to punch a lid if needed. I might also just use a hollow milling cutter (called a Jantzy) which makes pretty good holes in sheet metal.
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I personally like my 50's Westinghouse, and 1964 Presto Super-Speed percolators.
The transparency of brewing....
Those Farberware Superfast percs really are! When I'm in a rush in the morning, I pull out the little 4-6 cup perc for some fast brew! Both of my Prestos have the glass bubble. I have a few percs that just have a little bakelite top, and it's just not as much fun. Those glass bubbles are kind of like a window in a washer lid. C'mon, we all love to watch the action, right!!!
Tim, the Prestos are great too! I love my Presto Super Speed as well! The retro-rocket ship shape (with glass bubble) is fun and the coffee superb!
Jason, use and enjoy your new Farberware perc, but keep your eyes opened for a vintage bubbled one too. They are inexpensive and just as good as the new ones.
Keep your perc up!
Venus
Those Farberware Superfast percs really are! When I'm in a rush in the morning, I pull out the little 4-6 cup perc for some fast brew! Both of my Prestos have the glass bubble. I have a few percs that just have a little bakelite top, and it's just not as much fun. Those glass bubbles are kind of like a window in a washer lid. C'mon, we all love to watch the action, right!!!
Tim, the Prestos are great too! I love my Presto Super Speed as well! The retro-rocket ship shape (with glass bubble) is fun and the coffee superb!
Jason, use and enjoy your new Farberware perc, but keep your eyes opened for a vintage bubbled one too. They are inexpensive and just as good as the new ones.
Keep your perc up!
Venus
I guess I should be shot, my percolators are on a timer and coffe is made when I stumble into the kitchen. I can't wait for a perk cycle
We went through 2 Farberware percolators in 3 years, the thermostats quit. I bought a Presto, and the thermostat quit in 3 months. I went back to my 1950s Century percolator, but the contacts where the plug plugs are worn out and it eats cords (thermostat is fine!). Oh well, it lasted 45 years anyway.
I bought the Delongi, and the thermostat quit in 6 weeks.
I read the reveiws at Amazon.com and it seems that all the new percolators , no matter what brand, have the same problem, the thermostat quits, even the Cuisinart. I guess the Chinese can't make a good bi-metal thermostat yet.
I won a Sunbeam on eBay (link below), but to hold me untill it gets here I bought a cheap drip machine, a $20 Braun. Not only is it embarrassing to have it on the counter, but the 3rd time I washed it the clip that holds the cover on the pitcher broke and a piece of it went flying across the room.
Wish me luck with my new/old percolator.
Ken
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I bought the Delongi, and the thermostat quit in 6 weeks.
I read the reveiws at Amazon.com and it seems that all the new percolators , no matter what brand, have the same problem, the thermostat quits, even the Cuisinart. I guess the Chinese can't make a good bi-metal thermostat yet.
I won a Sunbeam on eBay (link below), but to hold me untill it gets here I bought a cheap drip machine, a $20 Braun. Not only is it embarrassing to have it on the counter, but the 3rd time I washed it the clip that holds the cover on the pitcher broke and a piece of it went flying across the room.
Wish me luck with my new/old percolator.
Ken
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sudsmaster
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With summer drawing to a close, I'm starting to switch back to tea.
In part because I found a new supplier for the bulk tea I prefer: Ti Kuan Yin. It's a type of oolong tea with a naturally rich and almost sweet taste.
In part because I found a new supplier for the bulk tea I prefer: Ti Kuan Yin. It's a type of oolong tea with a naturally rich and almost sweet taste.
Ti Kuan Yin
Rich, I have the same tea. I love Oolong teas. I also have a Grand Pouchong, less sweet, a bit more "tealike".
Rich, I have the same tea. I love Oolong teas. I also have a Grand Pouchong, less sweet, a bit more "tealike".
sudsmaster
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Isn't it grand, Louis? I mean the Ti Kuan Yin.
I've never gotten a liking for Pouchong, though. It seems to have an odd skunky off-taste, not to my liking. I'll take Lipton's black tea over it.
Jasmine is good too, but the fragrance can be a bit overpowering.
I've never gotten a liking for Pouchong, though. It seems to have an odd skunky off-taste, not to my liking. I'll take Lipton's black tea over it.
Jasmine is good too, but the fragrance can be a bit overpowering.
Yes Rich, the Ti Kuan Yin is grand, I just finished a whole pot. You are right about the Pouchong, haven't quite used it as much as the Ti Kuan Yin.
BTW, I don't know if Lipton sells it in the US, but overhere they sell a wonderful white tea. I drank it at friends, I was quite surprised by the taste.
In the winter I drink more black tea, Lapsang Souchon is one of my favourites, but it's not for everybody. It is quite smokey.
BTW, I don't know if Lipton sells it in the US, but overhere they sell a wonderful white tea. I drank it at friends, I was quite surprised by the taste.
In the winter I drink more black tea, Lapsang Souchon is one of my favourites, but it's not for everybody. It is quite smokey.
lavamat_jon
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Louis...
Can't beat Earl Grey. I believe it's Hyacinth Buck, er, Bouquet's choice of tea
Jon
Can't beat Earl Grey. I believe it's Hyacinth Buck, er, Bouquet's choice of tea
Jon
sudsmaster
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Louis,
Never heard of white Lipton. Is it like a green tea, or is it a bleached black tea?
Not much a fan of Lapsang Souchong. First and last time I tried it was in the 1970's. My immediate impression was of burning car tires.
Another interesting chinese tea is Lychee flavored tea. Its sort of like a black jasmine, very fragrant. Like jasmine, it's best if brewed not too strongly.
Jon,
I used to like Earl Grey but the bergamot oil tends to give me a headache. Still enjoy the aroma, though.
Never heard of white Lipton. Is it like a green tea, or is it a bleached black tea?
Not much a fan of Lapsang Souchong. First and last time I tried it was in the 1970's. My immediate impression was of burning car tires.
Another interesting chinese tea is Lychee flavored tea. Its sort of like a black jasmine, very fragrant. Like jasmine, it's best if brewed not too strongly.
Jon,
I used to like Earl Grey but the bergamot oil tends to give me a headache. Still enjoy the aroma, though.
Venus,
Yes, white tea is made from baby leaves. Like green tea it is not fermented. Some green teas (and some Oolongs a bit too) can taste quite grassy, white tea doesn't have that distinguished grassy taste.
Rich,
Jasmine tea has never been my cup of tea (pun intended). Lapsang Souchon is indeed not for everybody, but some real coffee drinkers seem to like it. I prefer Twinings Lapsang Souchon, it has quite a rich flavour.
Lipton's white tea is a white tea with a slightly added apricot and flower flavour. Very delicate, mostly I don't like flavoured tea at all.
Yes, white tea is made from baby leaves. Like green tea it is not fermented. Some green teas (and some Oolongs a bit too) can taste quite grassy, white tea doesn't have that distinguished grassy taste.
Rich,
Jasmine tea has never been my cup of tea (pun intended). Lapsang Souchon is indeed not for everybody, but some real coffee drinkers seem to like it. I prefer Twinings Lapsang Souchon, it has quite a rich flavour.
Lipton's white tea is a white tea with a slightly added apricot and flower flavour. Very delicate, mostly I don't like flavoured tea at all.
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