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0. 12:13 AM - What Are You Thankful For...? (Matt Dralle)
1. 08:03 AM - Re: Extention for fuel selector valve (Craymondw@aol.com)
2. 10:26 AM - Re: Re: Extention for fuel selector valve (John Grosse)
3. 11:01 AM - Re: Re: Extention for fuel selector valve (Bruce Gray)
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| Subject: | What Are You Thankful For...? |
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| Subject: | Re: Extention for fuel selector valve |
I got a quote for the four inch long by 1/4 shaft extension for the fuel
selector valve from Glasair. They wanted $49.00. So I showed the shaft to a
friend that operates a machine shop. He took a piece of raw stock, cut it to
size, drilled and tapped one end then filed in the flat spot and drilled a 1/16
keeper hole in the other end. It took less than fifteen minutes to do and when
he was through, he said it was so little and to forget it. I asked him what
the cost would be if the part was mass produced, he replied; less than a
buck.
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| Subject: | Re: Extention for fuel selector valve |
Anyone surprised?
Craymondw@aol.com wrote:
> I got a quote for the four inch long by 1/4 shaft extension for the
> fuel selector valve from Glasair. They wanted $49.00. So I showed the
> shaft to a friend that operates a machine shop. He took a piece of raw
> stock, cut it to size, drilled and tapped one end then filed in the
> flat spot and drilled a 1/16 keeper hole in the other end. It took
> less than fifteen minutes to do and when he was through, he said it
> was so little and to forget it. I asked him what the cost would be if
> the part was mass produced, he replied; less than a buck.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Extention for fuel selector valve |
This being experimental aviation, you can fabricate any part you desire.
However, most of us don't have access to a buddy with a machine shop. If you
took that part to a commercial shop and said "make one", I'm sure your bill
would be more than 49 dollars. Wait until you need something big, like a
motor mount or a gear leg. Then you'll be glad Glasair Aviation is there and
will pay whatever they charge. And in order to stay there they have to make
a profit on what they sell. So, do I consider a $49 sell price on a part you
say costs a couple of bucks to make - NO.
Bruce
www.Glasair.org
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From: owner-glasair-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-glasair-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Grosse
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: Glasair-List: Re: Extention for fuel selector valve
Anyone surprised?
Craymondw@aol.com wrote:
> I got a quote for the four inch long by 1/4 shaft extension for the
> fuel selector valve from Glasair. They wanted $49.00. So I showed the
> shaft to a friend that operates a machine shop. He took a piece of raw
> stock, cut it to size, drilled and tapped one end then filed in the
> flat spot and drilled a 1/16 keeper hole in the other end. It took
> less than fifteen minutes to do and when he was through, he said it
> was so little and to forget it. I asked him what the cost would be if
> the part was mass produced, he replied; less than a buck.
>
>
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