KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2011-02-16 Thread phillip matheson
The key is to roughen the plastic to the point that the epoxy has something to hold to, just like Mark L. said! -- I talked to a friend that make aircraft Canopies, He told me at Polyester resin is the BEST to stick to the canopy. You can run a layer of say 2 to 3 inches tape around

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2011-02-15 Thread BadBob
Mark L. wrote ?Another key is HOW you do it...you need to sandwich the acrylic on both sides with glass to put it in a sort of "double shear" rather than glass on only one side" ?snip- Since I will be attaching my canopy soon I thought a test was in order. I gouged (very rough) an area i

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread Darren Crompton
Hi Phil. With my Zenith canopy I used the epoxy resin, some flox and carbon fiber. I scuffed a 1" band on both sides of the edges and drilled holes at regular intervals which were used to clamp the canopy into position while everything dried. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/gappage_600.jpg I applie

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread kr2coo...@comcast.net
Why not drill it and screw it? use flat screws and hence easy to concel. Be very carefull drilling the canopy. If you are having to pull the sides of the canopy in to make it fit the frame a drill hole will make a weak point which can crack. Don't ask how I know. Jack Cooper Chuckey TN

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread phillip matheson
Thanks guys, for the advice, I do understand what you are all saying, as I said before I have had NO trouble with my KR2 I'm flying now, and I made it the same way. Todd's reply is below, thanks again Todd. Merry Xmas to you all. Phil. Phil Matheson SAAA Ch 37 http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com
Everyhting that Mark said below plus i did use West Systems and there is no sign of a problem from the start. I did use very heavey sand paper like 60 grit and made sure that it was fully toothed ( no glossy areas left at all). I think that I also drilled some holes through and let flox tie both

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread oceanmanus
From: Mark Langford To: KRnet Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 11:47:58 AM Subject: Re: KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy Steve Phillabaum wrote: >>I have a Todd's KR canopy and I sanded in a good scratch finish in the >>area of the epoxy and then sandwiched in the conopy between gl

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread Mark Langford
Steve Phillabaum wrote: >>I have a Todd's KR canopy and I sanded in a good scratch finish in the >>area of the epoxy and then sandwiched in the conopy between glass on both >>sides uning areopoxy. I don't think I could get it appart without some >>damage. Let us know what he has to say.<< Th

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread phillabaum...@aol.com
phillip matheson wrote I am having problem getting T88 and West System to stick to a Todd's Canopy. I sent the email to below to Todd, but has anyone else had problems? I have a Todd's KR canopy and I sanded in a good scratch finish in t

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread Jose Fuentes
g > www.kr2seafury.com > > --- On Wed, 12/22/10, phillip matheson > wrote: > > > From: phillip matheson > > Subject: KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy > > To: "KRnet" > > Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010, 7:43 AM > > Marry Xmas to you all. >

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-22 Thread Craig Williams
Not yet, but I too have a Todd 601xl canopy so I am very interested in what he has to say. Craig www.kr2seafury.com --- On Wed, 12/22/10, phillip matheson wrote: > From: phillip matheson > Subject: KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy > To: "KRnet" > Date: Wednesday, December

KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

2010-12-21 Thread phillip matheson
Marry Xmas to you all. I am having problem getting T88 and West System to stick to a Todd's Canopy. I sent the email to below to Todd, but has anyone else had problems? - Hi Todd. ( Marry Xmas and happy New Year) I have one of your l