Anyone ever fixed a flat this way? - Woodworking Talk

Boardman · 01-23-2009, 05:29 PM

It says he used WD40 and a lighter:

http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=37315

Big Dave · 01-23-2009, 05:36 PM

Video is no good.

He's sealing the tire back to the rim. I've done it this way before. WD-40, ether, anything flammable will work but it's dangerous.

Boardman · 01-23-2009, 05:48 PM

Hmm...it was there earlier but I see it's been taken down. I don't plan on ever having to try it, but I didn't know WD40 was that flammable. Kinda figured ether would work.

kentuckytwostep · 01-23-2009, 05:57 PM

yeah, just don't spray TOO much of it in there...

steve mackay · 01-23-2009, 06:12 PM

I know MOGAS will do the trick on a deuce and a half tire. Just don't let the LT see ya' doing it.

cabinetman · 01-23-2009, 06:20 PM

This link should work. I would rather use other methods, like there's this girl I know...oh never mind.

slatron25 · 01-23-2009, 06:56 PM

I'll have to try that.

**Daren** · 01-23-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dave

He's sealing the tire back to the rim. I've done it this way before. WD-40, ether, anything flammable will work but it's dangerous.

My first real job was at a hardware store, yep a shot of ether fixed many flat riding lawn mower tires.

David Freed · 01-23-2009, 11:10 PM

I have fixed tires with ether like that years ago, but fairly recently I tried it, and the ether would only burn and not explode. I tried three different brands, and none of them would work. Apparently it is diluted more than it used to be.