soaking cylinder in solvent

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braindead0

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I've heard from some folks that for good cleanin (carbon rings and the like) that they soak their cylinder overnight. I'd like to do that (now that I've got 2 gallons of Ed's Red all ready to go) but I can't seem to find the right container.

It would be nice to find something that can be sealed.. I'm thinking one of those paint type cans that you get with engine cleaner in them for soaking parts would work perfectly (particularly if it's got a basket).. Are there any other readily available containers for this purpose?

Thanks.
 
Sure. Just take a look in your pantry for a glass jar that currently contains some food. Look for one that has a wide mouth.

M1911
 
Already tried, can't seem to find anything with a wide enough mouth to be able to get the cylinder back out easily..although hmm, I guess a peice of string would help.

But I figure the seals would never hold up. I guess I could get another gas can to store semi-dirty solvent in after I clean.. at which point perhaps a metal pan would be best..
 
PB we buy comes in plastic, I roast my own coffee so no cans and I don't like pickles. ;-).

I think I'll probably buy an unused paint can, that way I can just leave the semi-dirty solvent in the tin...
 
GI ammo can.

Depending on the size of the can (.30, .50, and 20mm) you can get small to large stuff in one of those cans.

Go to a kitchen store, and see if they have a strainer basket that will fit in one of the cans.
 
Whenever I have to soak a part (cylinder, or barrel from a 1911), I make a tray from a double layer of aluminum foil. Then, when the part is in there along with some solvent, I fold it up towards the top until the whole part is submerged. The advantages are that you use less solvent, and you don't have to explain to your wife why some glass or dish is missing from the cupboard. ;)
 
Go to Wal-Mart ar any department type store and buy a TopperWare-type plastic container, with a snap-on lid.

Make sure it's made of polyethelene plastic, which is proof against most solvents.

These are cheap, leak-proof, and you can see through them.
 
Wrong, wrong, wrong.

Quart size mayonaisse jar. Don't break it.

Also, go to the thrift store and get an old stainless steel coffee server or creamer like they used to use in the old diners.

I use a mayo jar to clean my boresnakes (add hot water, spray degreaser detergent on the oily bits and shake shake shake). I use the stainless steel coffee server (hinged top) for soaking metal parts in Kroil, paint thinner (aka Stoddard solvent or Varsol), or other solvents. Seal with duct tape or other if you want it airtight to minimize evaporation.

Never overlook the thrift store. You can get an old toaster oven to use for bake on pistol finishes, among other marriage-saving items.

Regards.
 
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