KR> Trim Rings

[JC Marais]

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




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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

Fw: KR> Trim Rings

[joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com]

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.
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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


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KR> Trim Rings

[Jeff Wilder]

Google tapp plastics.  They can fab just about anything you would like

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On Jan 20, 2011, at 4:38 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
> 
> 
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KR> Trim Rings

[pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au]

 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

[Johnny Cradduck]

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


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KR> Trim Rings

[Donald Greer]

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
>
>
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KR> Trim Rings

[Larry Flesner]

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

[Jose Fuentes]

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 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
>
>
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Group
Former Microsoft MVP
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KR> Trim Rings

[Dave Dunwoodie]

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