Thickest Gravy for inclining test

Discussion in 'Stability' started by ymonk, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. ymonk
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    What is the liquid that you use for your inclining tests oil trays ?
    Water ? Oil ? Gease ? Glue?
    Have you used any other viscous fluid which assists in fast settling of the pendulum bobs?
     
  2. Ad Hoc
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    As thick as possible and make sure your plumb bob has vanes too.
     
  3. Ike
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    Back in the 70's when we did inclinings in the shipyard we used oil. I don't know the weight but it was pretty heavy stuff.
     
  4. Ad Hoc
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    I always use the dirtiest sludge engine oil laying around in the yard i could find.
    Works a treat :D
     
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  5. ymonk
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    Vanes as you said are super important . without vanes it wont settle at all . Just a cylinder bob wont do .
     
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  7. CDBarry
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    Definitely dishwashing liquid. If you spill oil, the Chief Engineer will have a fit.
     
  8. CDBarry
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    As to vanes, I have used bobs made out of a couple of slotted brass plates that form a cross when linked together. You can store them in a nice cloth holder and look very cool when you take them out and assemble them.
     
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    You can substantially thicken water by dissolving cornstarch in it.
     

  10. waikikin
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    Pan juices, plain flour, salt & white pepper.. emulsify with a fork or back of a spoon in the baking tray.
     
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