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Sat 08/06/22


Total Messages Posted: 8



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     1. 12:09 AM - Re: replacing acrylic window (SHERIDAN Roger)
     2. 01:46 AM - Re: replacing acrylic window (Area-51)
     3. 01:55 AM - Re: arplast pv 50 (IanGale)
     4. 05:22 AM - Re: replacing acrylic window (Pete)
     5. 07:31 AM - Re: replacing acrylic window (Bud Yerly)
     6. 07:47 AM - Re: replacing acrylic window (Rob Zeelenberg)
     7. 01:19 PM - Re: replacing acrylic window (Fred Klein)
     8. 02:28 PM - Re: Re: arplast pv 50 (Ken Atkinson)
 
 
 


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    Time: 12:09:32 AM PST US
    From: SHERIDAN Roger <RSheridan@specialist-aviation.com>
    Subject: Re: replacing acrylic window
    Hi Fred, I would try this dremel attachment to regulate depth. Rotary Multi Tool Cutting Guide with Drills Router Attachment Kit HSS Router Drill Bit Set https://amzn.eu/d/8s68s8r Best wishes, Roger > On 6 Aug 2022, at 05:47, Kingsley Hurst <kingsnjan@westnet.com.au> wrote: > > CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. > > > Fred, > > I would suggest a flap disc on an angle grinder. The coarseness of the flap disc subject to test but Id try medium to start. > > Before I fitted my windows, I used this method to remove existing gelcoat in order to get maximum depth rebate for the window. I approached the job thinking it would take several hours but much to my surprise it was done in no time. I found the flap disc easy to control. > > Good luck mate > > Kingsley > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 6 Aug 2022, at 11:56 am, Fred Klein <freddythek10@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Gents, >> >> Among the tasks I face ahead is to replace my shattered starboard door/window. >> >> Using a heat gun, I have successfully removed the shards with heat sufficient to soften the acrylic and break its bond with the Redux but without making the slightest impression in the Redux itselfit remains as a smooth film which is bonded to the recess in the door/window frame. >> >> I would like to remove the existing Redux in order to have the full depth of the frame recess available for a fresh bed of Redux when I install the new window. >> >> Would anyone have a recommendation on the best way to remove the existing Redux? >> >> thanks, >> >> Fred >> A-194 > > Roger Sheridan Line Pilot +44 (0) 1737 822 885 www.specialist-aviation.com Specialist Aviation Services Limited Registered in England and Wales No:1848773 Registered office: Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 6SS This message and any attachments are confidential and intended only for the use of the person to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, copy or distribute this message or any attachments. Any such action may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and delete it from your computer. Messages sent to and from us may be monitored. Internet communications may be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions that have arisen as a result of email transmission or for viruses. It is your responsibility to conduct your own virus checking. If verification is required, please request a hard-copy version. Any opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scanned by SystemForce I.T. PRMX Security System


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    Time: 01:46:59 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: replacing acrylic window
    From: "Area-51" <goldsteinindustrial@gmail.com>
    Hi Fred, from experience i would invest in a mini belt sander and practice on some timber until you get the hang of it using one of your hand positions to maintain position and pressure and the other to move the tool in a linear direction (invest in a mid range unit, the bearings are better quality). Depending on how much material you are wanting to remove the belts are available from 80grit down to 800grit... 80grit will tear through panel steel and welds without batting an eyelid... for softer materials like composites 240g to 400g belts will probably be sufficient; if you want a real smooth surface with bonding strength you could finish to 800g... start with the lower grit numbers and really get a good handle on technique; you won't need very much pressure and be aware the belt can sometimes pull into the surface if your attention is distracted, regulate your speed, start slow and as you get more confident you can open up the trigger a bit more. Old surfboard would be good to practice on... And make sure to use a good 3M cartridge respirator. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507613#507613 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/712b3947_5d22_4c49_8d15_53a43850143a_214.jpeg


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    Time: 01:55:05 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: arplast pv 50
    From: "IanGale" <iangale70@gmail.com>
    Thought it would be helpful to add some images of the hub disassembly and bearing, bush, o ring replacement. The orange nylon block has a barely perceptible notch on the corner which the manual talks about - with trailing edge up it goes on the right as you view the blade from tip looking towards hub. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507614#507614 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/d950f311_7edb_46bb_bdbf_35cb91acd9df_104.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/6a1d2f42_0655_4dce_96ae_efcd5099fd0d_801.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/57fa3d6a_0524_47aa_acb1_8fb4f725eab0_617.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/ba139334_33db_46b8_b511_f9b3e9a5aeb1_187.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/bf012648_07f6_4c16_af5a_41a3dbd68fac_199.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/ca49ab2a_3cbb_459e_b7cb_3eb2bc0a3214_212.jpeg


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    Time: 05:22:06 AM PST US
    From: Pete <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
    Subject: Re: replacing acrylic window
    Indeed you are correct.extreme care would be required. I have not used it on the door frame in your context, but have in others. Since the redux is softer and a different color, and the Dremel speed is adjustable, and using the dremel flex extension, with a steady hand i find it a great tool for carefully sculpting composite. Lots of provisos -PeteZ :) > On Aug 5, 2022, at 11:01 PM, freddythek10@gmail.com wrote: > > > > Peteis this an idea?or a recommenation based on experience? > > Id be concerned about evennessIf grinding it away is the answer, I would think sandpaper would offer a more even result > > Im hoping theres another type of procedureI always thought Redux softened with heat, but I dont want to distort the window frame > > F> > >> On Aug 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM, Pete <peterz@zutrasoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> Careful use of a Dremel sanding drum? >> >> Good luck! >> PeteZ >> >>>> On Aug 5, 2022, at 9:57 PM, Fred Klein <freddythek10@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >>>> I would like to remove the existing Redux in order to have the full depth of the frame recess available for a fresh bed of Redux when I install the new window. >>> >>> Would anyone have a recommendation on the best way to remove the existing Redux? >>> >>> thanks, >>> >>> Fred >>> A-194 > > > > >


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    Time: 07:31:14 AM PST US
    From: Bud Yerly <budyerly@msn.com>
    Subject: replacing acrylic window
    Hi Fred, Good answers all, but I find for that Redux thin film and sometimes thicker film removal does not require a power tool at all times. I do the following: I have a one inch and two inch sanding disk attachments for a drill with stick on Velcro pads or roll lock. I have roll locks by 3M and other providers for 1, 2, and 3 inch sanders. I think I spent 20 bucks and they are great for those nasty little corners. I no longer put the small disks doing fine work on my 90 degree air tool as it cuts too fast for delicate/precision work. I simply use 80 grit on the wheel to do the corners nicely. A piece of .016 metal in the slot helps keeping the edges of the roll lock from edge cutting deeply. I will grind off the disk edge to prevent it from digging in and protect the edge of the flange with a bit of thin metal. A sanding drum is hard to control the depth so I prefer a flap wheel on slow speed on my multitool. The flap wheel is about 10mm / 3/8" so the width is about right and it doesn't grind into the corners as bad or cut too fast causing a rippled surface. Otherwise, assorted stick on grits of sandpaper (normally I use 60, 80, 120 grits) attached to a FLAT STICK OR PIECE OF WOOD as a sanding block works quick and easy. I initially use the 60 to 80 grit to break the top and finish with the 120 as I get to the gelcoat. I normally am half way around a windscreen before one of the guys got the power tool ready. The nice thing about a stick or block is I can set the paper on just shy of the edge of the block and the wood rides in the slot without cutting into the finished gelcoat area of the recess. The corners can be a bear so a rotary disk on a slow 800 rpm drill and a deft hand works for me. My son was very good with the oscillating Fein tool. I never liked it as much as hand sanding the straight areas, and I have a tool for just about everything. Dremel also made a good linear oscillating sander with many heads and of course genuine Dremel sanding pads, but it is no longer available. Shame, as it was a very nice tool for detail work. There is no fast way to do it. High Speed Power tools can dig in and give an uneven surface but with practice and a deft hand, some metal guards to protect areas you don't want damaged by the edge of the tool, will work. But from my experience, Redux with flox in it is quite sandable by hand. Your fingers tell you how much force your putting on the paper and your eye will not allow you to dig in. You will get a nice even cleaned and prepped surface. Just my thoughts, Bud Yerly -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com <owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com> On Behalf Of Fred Klein Sent: Friday, August 05, 2022 9:52 PM Subject: Europa-List: replacing acrylic window Gents, Among the tasks I face ahead is to replace my shattered starboard door/window. Using a heat gun, I have successfully removed the shards with heat sufficient to soften the acrylic and break its bond with the Redux but without making the slightest impression in the Redux itselfit remains as a smooth film which is bonded to the recess in the door/window frame. I would like to remove the existing Redux in order to have the full depth of the frame recess available for a fresh bed of Redux when I install the new window. Would anyone have a recommendation on the best way to remove the existing Redux? thanks, Fred A-194


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    Time: 07:47:02 AM PST US
    From: Rob Zeelenberg <robzeelenberg1@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: replacing acrylic window
    Gents , Probebly not the right medium for this , but still ... hereby for sale my Europa Classic ,in The Neteherlands monowheel # 157 PH-POP ,with trailer first flight 1999 , 675 hrs Rotax 912 ,80hp , Arplast PV50 any reasonable offer around Euro 15.000 with kind regards Rob . Op za 6 aug. 2022 03:53 schreef Fred Klein <freddythek10@gmail.com>: > > Gents, > > Among the tasks I face ahead is to replace my shattered starboard > door/window. > > Using a heat gun, I have successfully removed the shards with heat > sufficient to soften the acrylic and break its bond with the Redux but > without making the slightest impression in the Redux itselfit re mains as a > smooth film which is bonded to the recess in the door/window frame. > > I would like to remove the existing Redux in order to have the full depth > of the frame recess available for a fresh bed of Redux when I install the > new window. > > Would anyone have a recommendation on the best way to remove the existing > Redux? > > thanks, > > Fred > A-194 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== > >


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    Time: 01:19:03 PM PST US
    From: Fred Klein <freddythek10@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: replacing acrylic window
    Gentsmany thanks to all respondents for all, very helpful, suggestions Onward, Fred > On Aug 5, 2022, at 6:51 PM, Fred Klein <freddythek10@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Gents, > > Among the tasks I face ahead is to replace my shattered starboard door/window. >


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    Time: 02:28:31 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: arplast pv 50
    From: Ken Atkinson <kennethatkinson178@btinternet.com>
    On 06/08/2022 22:15, Ken Atkinson wrote: > You appear to be coping well with the PV50 refurbishment. Don't forget to fit a > mechanical fine pitch stop. It is the aluminium tube that limits the travel if > you have a screw failure.Adjust length to suit your set up.With the fine pitch > stop microswitch disabled the motor can be heard loading up as the o-ring > compresses! Stop pressing go fine in manual at this point. It is a requirement > and could save the aircraft if you have a screw failure? Also an interesting > observation--- my Rotax has always been difficult to start.I have cured this > with - new sprag clutch replacement, friction torque setup, new Ignitech powered > ignition. It starts first blade now smoothly, no banging about! Previously the > PV50 blades quickly became slightly loose but now remain firm in their > bearings. I believe the poor starting was causing the rapid wear in the PV50 > bearings. I will monitor this and, hopefully, will not have to change the > bearins quite so often. > > Looking forward to Popham! > > Cheers Ken. G-CEKV Mono no 19 > > > On 06/08/2022 09:54, IanGale wrote: > > > > Thought it would be helpful to add some images of the hub disassembly and bearing, bush, o ring replacement. The orange nylon block has a barely perceptible notch on the corner which the manual talks about - with trailing edge up it goes on the right as you view the blade from tip looking towards hub. > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507614#507614 > > > > > > > > > > Attachments: > > > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/d950f311_7edb_46bb_bdbf_35cb91acd9df_104.jpeg > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/6a1d2f42_0655_4dce_96ae_efcd5099fd0d_801.jpeg > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/57fa3d6a_0524_47aa_acb1_8fb4f725eab0_617.jpeg > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/ba139334_33db_46b8_b511_f9b3e9a5aeb1_187.jpeg > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/bf012648_07f6_4c16_af5a_41a3dbd68fac_199.jpeg > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/ca49ab2a_3cbb_459e_b7cb_3eb2bc0a3214_212.jpeg > > > > > > > > > > > > -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus




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