KR> Trim Rings
Hi Dave, I've seen plastic of about 2 - 3 mm being cut VERY accurately with a water cutter. Don't know, but some laser could also do the trick. Regards. JC JC Marais Centurion South Africa _ From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dave Dunwoodie Sent: 21 January 2011 01:38 To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Trim Rings When all you get are blank stares when you ask about a bolt, you go to the KR list, and here I am!!! In a nutshell, the rings would be 2.25 or 3.125 ID, and about 1/8" wide, and maybe a max. of 1/16" thick. Just precision cut rings out of some cheap, black plastic would be excellent! Someone, somewhere knows of someone, somewhere, that can make nice cuts in plastic that will give the panel the final touches. Just simple rings that can be glued to the CF and cover the rough edges in it is all that I'm trying to do. Can anybody help me? Thanks! Also, if anybody needs to see the pictures of where we are right now, please advise and I'll send them to you. Dave N1199P
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DaveThis may show how cheap of a guy I am, but if the annular space between the carbonfiber and the insrument is not more than an eight of an inch why not trim the loose hairs of the fiber with an new xacto knife and run a small neat bead of black silicon caulk around each one. I would think that that would kill the translucent edge reflection also. And only $6 spent.Joe Horton,Coopersburg, PA. -- Forwarded Message -- From: Dave Dunwoodie <ddunw...@fnwusers.com> To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Trim Rings List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:38:23 -0500 When all you get are blank stares when you ask about a bolt, you go to the KR list, and here I am!!! I built a new panel for my KR2 using aluminum, covered by carbon fiber for the face. It is VERY pretty, however because the CF is on top of the instruments, one can see the rough edges of the holes cut into the CF. I have been searching for months to find a company (or someone) that can cut some simple trim rings out of plastic, aluminum, etc. I'm coming up dry. In a nutshell, the rings would be 2.25 or 3.125 ID, and about 1/8" wide, and maybe a max. of 1/16" thick. Just precision cut rings out of some cheap, black plastic would be excellent! Someone, somewhere knows of someone, somewhere, that can make nice cuts in plastic that will give the panel the final touches. Just simple rings that can be glued to the CF and cover the rough edges in it is all that I'm trying to do. Can anybody help me? Thanks! Also, if anybody needs to see the pictures of where we are right now, please advise and I'll send them to you. Dave N1199P ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d39ad13ef88dc05508st05duc
KR> Trim Rings
Google tapp plastics. They can fab just about anything you would like Sent from my iPhone On Jan 20, 2011, at 4:38 PM, Dave Dunwoodiewrote: > When all you get are blank stares when you ask about a bolt, you go to > the KR list, and here I am!!! > > I built a new panel for my KR2 using aluminum, covered by carbon fiber > for the face. It is VERY pretty, however because the CF is on top of > the instruments, one can see the rough edges of the holes cut into the CF. > > I have been searching for months to find a company (or someone) that can > cut some simple trim rings out of plastic, aluminum, etc. I'm coming up > dry. > > In a nutshell, the rings would be 2.25 or 3.125 ID, and about 1/8" wide, > and maybe a max. of 1/16" thick. Just precision cut rings out of some > cheap, black plastic would be excellent! > > Someone, somewhere knows of someone, somewhere, that can make nice cuts > in plastic that will give the panel the final touches. Just simple > rings that can be glued to the CF and cover the rough edges in it is all > that I'm trying to do. > > Can anybody help me? > > Thanks! > > Also, if anybody needs to see the pictures of where we are right now, > please advise and I'll send them to you. > > Dave > N1199P > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
KR> Trim Rings
Dave Dunwoodie wrote: = Someone, somewhere knows of someone, somewhere, that can make nice cuts in plastic that will give the panel the final touches. Just simple rings that can be glued to the CF and cover the rough edges in it is all that I'm trying to do. _ Dave, If you check out my blog I did similar to you. I used those red fibre washers under the heads of black hex-headed screws. I think they look great. I'm not at home but I think my blog is http://kr2spacemodulator.blogspot.com/ Look for the instrument panel pages. Paul Brisbane, Australia.
KR> Trim Rings
I might be able to help you. I am a mechanical/aerospace/electronics engineer/A/radome repairman/motorcycle-auto-aircraft enthusiast/designer/manufacturer/jack-of-all-trades.LOL Also design/build/sell motorcycle accessories at www.the-biker-toy-store.com. Work has been almost non-existent for a few years and I am looking for any opportunities to work. I could provide the rings you need in AL or ABS or molded plastic. If you are interested contact me at j.cradd...@sbcglobal.net if you prefer. I do not want to turn this site into a commercial for me. Circumstances force me to give up building a KR. Thanks Johnny --- On Thu, 1/20/11, Dave Dunwoodie <ddunw...@fnwusers.com> wrote: From: Dave Dunwoodie <ddunw...@fnwusers.com> Subject: KR> Trim Rings To: kr...@mylist.net List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 5:38 PM When all you get are blank stares when you ask about a bolt, you go to the KR list, and here I am!!! I built a new panel for my KR2 using aluminum, covered by carbon fiber for the face. It is VERY pretty, however because the CF is on top of the instruments, one can see the rough edges of the holes cut into the CF. I have been searching for months to find a company (or someone) that can cut some simple trim rings out of plastic, aluminum, etc. I'm coming up dry. In a nutshell, the rings would be 2.25 or 3.125 ID, and about 1/8" wide, and maybe a max. of 1/16" thick. Just precision cut rings out of some cheap, black plastic would be excellent! Someone, somewhere knows of someone, somewhere, that can make nice cuts in plastic that will give the panel the final touches. Just simple rings that can be glued to the CF and cover the rough edges in it is all that I'm trying to do. Can anybody help me? Thanks! Also, if anybody needs to see the pictures of where we are right now, please advise and I'll send them to you. Dave N1199P ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Trim Rings
Dave, Got a couple of suggestions for you. First, you could have the rings waterjet cut. This method allows you a variety of materials to choose from since they will be cut from flat material. Second, if the right size of plastic (Delrin works well) or aluminum pipe can be had, you could get them turned on a lathe. Hope this helps, Don Greer Belleville, Ontario On 20-Jan-11, at 6:38 PM, Dave Dunwoodie wrote: > When all you get are blank stares when you ask about a bolt, you go to > the KR list, and here I am!!! > > I built a new panel for my KR2 using aluminum, covered by carbon fiber > for the face. It is VERY pretty, however because the CF is on top of > the instruments, one can see the rough edges of the holes cut into > the CF. > > I have been searching for months to find a company (or someone) that > can > cut some simple trim rings out of plastic, aluminum, etc. I'm > coming up > dry. > > In a nutshell, the rings would be 2.25 or 3.125 ID, and about 1/8" > wide, > and maybe a max. of 1/16" thick. Just precision cut rings out of some > cheap, black plastic would be excellent! > > Someone, somewhere knows of someone, somewhere, that can make nice > cuts > in plastic that will give the panel the final touches. Just simple > rings that can be glued to the CF and cover the rough edges in it is > all > that I'm trying to do. > > Can anybody help me? > > Thanks! > > Also, if anybody needs to see the pictures of where we are right now, > please advise and I'll send them to you. > > Dave > N1199P > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
KR> Trim Rings
At 05:38 PM 1/20/2011, you wrote: >I have been searching for months to find a company (or someone) that can >cut some simple trim rings out of plastic, aluminum, etc. I'm coming up >dry. ++ Would rings cut from vinyl, as in vinyl trim, work? I'm sure there are several shops in your area that make the little vinyl cutouts that people stick on their car windows, etc. that could cut rings if given the information for programing the cutter. Even my neighbor that does the hats and shirts for the "Gathering has a vinyl cutter. They are everywhere. :-) You could probably even use different colors for different instrument groups. Experimental is great ! Larry Flesner
KR> Trim Rings
Just out of wonder why the CF? Is it for looks? I used a paint called Hammered something or other, it makes a really nice textured pattern on the metal and looks really nice. Joe On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Dave Dunwoodiewrote: > When all you get are blank stares when you ask about a bolt, you go to > the KR list, and here I am!!! > > I built a new panel for my KR2 using aluminum, covered by carbon fiber > for the face. It is VERY pretty, however because the CF is on top of > the instruments, one can see the rough edges of the holes cut into the CF. > > I have been searching for months to find a company (or someone) that can > cut some simple trim rings out of plastic, aluminum, etc. I'm coming up > dry. > > In a nutshell, the rings would be 2.25 or 3.125 ID, and about 1/8" wide, > and maybe a max. of 1/16" thick. Just precision cut rings out of some > cheap, black plastic would be excellent! > > Someone, somewhere knows of someone, somewhere, that can make nice cuts > in plastic that will give the panel the final touches. Just simple > rings that can be glued to the CF and cover the rough edges in it is all > that I'm trying to do. > > Can anybody help me? > > Thanks! > > Also, if anybody needs to see the pictures of where we are right now, > please advise and I'll send them to you. > > Dave > N1199P > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > -- Jose Fuentes Founding Father (one of and former Vice Prez) of Capital City.NET User's Group Former Microsoft MVP http://blogs.aspadvice.com/jfuentes
KR> Trim Rings
When all you get are blank stares when you ask about a bolt, you go to the KR list, and here I am!!! I built a new panel for my KR2 using aluminum, covered by carbon fiber for the face. It is VERY pretty, however because the CF is on top of the instruments, one can see the rough edges of the holes cut into the CF. I have been searching for months to find a company (or someone) that can cut some simple trim rings out of plastic, aluminum, etc. I'm coming up dry. In a nutshell, the rings would be 2.25 or 3.125 ID, and about 1/8" wide, and maybe a max. of 1/16" thick. Just precision cut rings out of some cheap, black plastic would be excellent! Someone, somewhere knows of someone, somewhere, that can make nice cuts in plastic that will give the panel the final touches. Just simple rings that can be glued to the CF and cover the rough edges in it is all that I'm trying to do. Can anybody help me? Thanks! Also, if anybody needs to see the pictures of where we are right now, please advise and I'll send them to you. Dave N1199P