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[Closed] Hip flasks: how to 'pop them out' again

 Pook
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My hip flask has been ever so slightly flattened on the curved front. I seem to remember there being a little trick you can do to pop it back out again.

Anyone know what it is?


 
Posted : 26/03/2016 7:37 am
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I got mine back to shape using a heat gun (for paint stripping).
Seal the top with the lid, then gently heat the flask from a distance until the air inside expands and pushes the dent out.Guess you could try a hairdryer too, but might not get hot enough.

Worked for my pewter flask, but its not got a leather or fabric cover.


 
Posted : 26/03/2016 7:50 am
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Compressed air. Make / bodge a fitting and slowly increase pressure


 
Posted : 26/03/2016 9:54 am
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Pop it in the freezer with the top open, fill the sink with hot water, remove from freezer, close the top and dunk in the hot water.


 
Posted : 26/03/2016 10:48 am