---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 11/12/10: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:19 AM - Lexan for windshields (Catz631@aol.com) 2. 07:00 AM - Re: Re: cutting windshield (Noel Loveys) 3. 07:03 AM - Re: Re: cutting windshield (Noel Loveys) 4. 09:40 AM - Re: Re: cutting windshield (paul wilson) 5. 10:13 AM - ATV Wheel Wanted (Bryan Quinton) 6. 11:51 AM - Re: Re: cutting windshield (Noel Loveys) 7. 02:43 PM - Re: cutting windshield (Roger Lee) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:19:43 AM PST US From: Catz631@aol.com Subject: Kitfox-List: Lexan for windshields A word of caution with Lexan windshields. We have a Rans S-6 at our field with the Lexan windshield.The owver spilled a very small amount of fuel on the tightly curved portions next to the wing root. The windshield IMMEDIATELY crazed ! It appeared to be shattered to the eye. I later talked with another S-6 owner and he had 2 windshields do that and he had to replace both of them. He now uses a cover over the Lexzan when refuelling. I think the Lexan was not properly heat formed in these areas and was under constent stress so when the gas hit it....POW ! Lexan is very easy to cut and form compared to plexi so I think it was just one flat piece. Dick Maddux Fox 4 Milton,Fl ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:00:00 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield I used a spin saw. First I would put tape over the glass where I was going to cut. If your glass still has the protective plastic on it leave it there. Then I used a board clamped to the bench at both ends just as a guide for the spin saw. Take it easy with the spin saw and don't rush. When drilling holes I always deburred to prevent cracking through the holes. I personally tried using a hot welding wire to actually burn holes so the edges would heal and increase the strength.. It worked for me but others have said it didn't work for them. Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of sdemeyer Sent: November 11, 2010 11:24 AM Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield I tried using my bandsaw on a scrap piece but it came out looking like crap, all chipped up and crooked. Then I used a 4" thin metal cutoff wheel on my angle grinder and followed the line I drew. It came out nearly perfect, no chipped edges and almost perfectly straight. The 4" wheel wants to go straight and it was remarkably easy. Just take it slow and don't try to cut through all at once. I made several passes, making the cut a little deeper each time until I was through. If you try to cut all the way through in one fell swoop, you will end up melting the plastic. Scott Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=318970#318970 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:03:16 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield One other point Scott after using your cutoff wheel on plastic it may be a good idea to reserve that particular wheel for cutting plastics only. The rule of thumb I was told with any grinding medium was not to use it on any metal that doesn't spark. For instance grinding aluminium causes shards of aluminium to imbed itself in the wheel where it can heat up causing the wheel to explode. Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of sdemeyer Sent: November 11, 2010 11:24 AM Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield I tried using my bandsaw on a scrap piece but it came out looking like crap, all chipped up and crooked. Then I used a 4" thin metal cutoff wheel on my angle grinder and followed the line I drew. It came out nearly perfect, no chipped edges and almost perfectly straight. The 4" wheel wants to go straight and it was remarkably easy. Just take it slow and don't try to cut through all at once. I made several passes, making the cut a little deeper each time until I was through. If you try to cut all the way through in one fell swoop, you will end up melting the plastic. Scott Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=318970#318970 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:40:37 AM PST US From: paul wilson Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield Do you mean the tool that fits in your drill and spins like a drill bit? PW ===== At 06:56 AM 11/12/2010, you wrote: > >I used a spin saw. > >First I would put tape over the glass where I was going to cut. If your >glass still has the protective plastic on it leave it there. Then I used a >board clamped to the bench at both ends just as a guide for the spin saw. >Take it easy with the spin saw and don't rush. > >When drilling holes I always deburred to prevent cracking through the holes. >I personally tried using a hot welding wire to actually burn holes so the >edges would heal and increase the strength.. It worked for me but others >have said it didn't work for them. > >Noel > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of sdemeyer >Sent: November 11, 2010 11:24 AM >To: kitfox-list@matronics.com >Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield > > >I tried using my bandsaw on a scrap piece but it came out looking like crap, >all chipped up and crooked. Then I used a 4" thin metal cutoff wheel on my >angle grinder and followed the line I drew. It came out nearly perfect, no >chipped edges and almost perfectly straight. The 4" wheel wants to go >straight and it was remarkably easy. Just take it slow and don't try to cut >through all at once. I made several passes, making the cut a little deeper >each time until I was through. If you try to cut all the way through in one >fell swoop, you will end up melting the plastic. > >Scott > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=318970#318970 > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:13:34 AM PST US From: "Bryan Quinton" Subject: Kitfox-List: ATV Wheel Wanted I am looking for an ATV wheel set up for Matco brakes for my model II. Anyone have one (or maybe 2) for sale? You can contact me off list at bughntr@comcast.net. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:51:31 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield Yes but I use mine in the Dremel (11,000rpm ?) the spinning action of the saw blade is self cleaning and makes a very smooth cut without heating up the plastic. Without the wood as a guide a straight cut is very difficult though. Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of paul wilson Sent: November 12, 2010 2:03 PM Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield Do you mean the tool that fits in your drill and spins like a drill bit? PW ===== At 06:56 AM 11/12/2010, you wrote: > >I used a spin saw. > >First I would put tape over the glass where I was going to cut. If your >glass still has the protective plastic on it leave it there. Then I used a >board clamped to the bench at both ends just as a guide for the spin saw. >Take it easy with the spin saw and don't rush. > >When drilling holes I always deburred to prevent cracking through the holes. >I personally tried using a hot welding wire to actually burn holes so the >edges would heal and increase the strength.. It worked for me but others >have said it didn't work for them. > >Noel > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of sdemeyer >Sent: November 11, 2010 11:24 AM >To: kitfox-list@matronics.com >Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield > > >I tried using my bandsaw on a scrap piece but it came out looking like crap, >all chipped up and crooked. Then I used a 4" thin metal cutoff wheel on my >angle grinder and followed the line I drew. It came out nearly perfect, no >chipped edges and almost perfectly straight. The 4" wheel wants to go >straight and it was remarkably easy. Just take it slow and don't try to cut >through all at once. I made several passes, making the cut a little deeper >each time until I was through. If you try to cut all the way through in one >fell swoop, you will end up melting the plastic. > >Scott > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=318970#318970 > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:43:03 PM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: cutting windshield From: "Roger Lee" The Dremel is certainly a handy tool. I use it all the time. I have used the composite cut off wheel to do plastics, but usually use it on metals. I now use the Dremel blade that looks like a toothed round saw. Like something you might see on a table saw. I have used this blade on several plastic projects and like it better since the other composite cut off blade can sometimes melt the plastic and leave a terrible edge. The round tooth saw blade does not melt the plastic and leaves a nice smooth cut and with the variable speed of the Dremel making a nice edge with this is easy. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. 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