Metal shank bands have been around almost as long as pipes have. Used both decoratively and as reinforcement for weak or cracked shanks, bands are an indispensable part of the pipe repair inventory. Banding round shanks is fairly straightforward - find a band that fits snugly on the shank and press it home. This basic… Continue reading A Square Peg From a Round Hole – Shank Banding a Frontenac Bulldog
