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Re: '52 prior cylinder baffle parts made
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 1:21 am
by sfarringer
Thanks, Bruce.
Mine will take a little more metal removal than that. But, it is probably because they are owner produced parts that were made to fit pretty tightly against Continental covers.
I ended up deciding to put the Continental rocker covers on for now. When I make the new set of baffle parts, I will make them to fit the new Millenium covers. Or maybe I should hire you to cut out a set!
Re: '52 prior cylinder baffle parts made
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 8:05 pm
by Bruce Fenstermacher
My Mothers day gift to me. Finished a new set of inner pressure cowl doors to go with the new center section I made previous. Only have to install the seals. All made from .020 3003 H14 aluminum. Formed the edges around a MDF form block by hammering with a leather hammer.
- MDF form block used to hammer out the side pieces
- Right side
- Left side
All this took enough hours that even the cheapo in me is thinking the Airforms price is not out of line.
But of course i have the satisfaction of knowing I made it myself.
Re: '52 prior cylinder baffle parts made
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:44 pm
by 9976AJds
Do you have any "Texas" Baffles for sale? I would love to buy a 4 pac. just flat, I can cut and brake here. I am making rough items with tin snips, not the quality of yours. JD
Re: '52 prior cylinder baffle parts made
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:18 pm
by Bruce Fenstermacher
What do you mean by "Texas" baffles?
Re: '52 prior cylinder baffle parts made
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:23 pm
by n2582d
Bruce Fenstermacher wrote:What do you mean by "Texas" baffles?
These perhaps? This is from
the Bowers Flybaby website.
Re: '52 prior cylinder baffle parts made
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 3:24 am
by 9976AJds
Thanks President, you need to picture the State of Texas and compare to the shape of the 4 Between Cyl. Baffles.
I made my own cutting with tin snips and Saber Saw (narrow fine tooth blade). I am set for the next fifteen years at 110 flight hours per year. Enjoy the Annual Reunion, I'll be joining you-all in 2018 FL. works great for us. JD
Re: '52 prior cylinder baffle parts made
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:22 pm
by GAHorn
9976AJds wrote:Thanks President, you need to picture the State of Texas and compare to the shape of the 4 Between Cyl. Baffles.
I made my own cutting with tin snips and Saber Saw (narrow fine tooth blade). I am set for the next fifteen years at 110 flight hours per year. Enjoy the Annual Reunion, I'll be joining you-all in 2018 FL. works great for us. JD
What's happening in 2018 FL..???
Re: '52 prior cylinder baffle parts made
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:30 am
by Bruce Fenstermacher
gahorn wrote:
What's happening in 2018 FL..???
There was an announcement there would be a proposal made for the 2018 TIC170A convention to be held in Florida.