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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:44 pm Post subject: Laminating Panel

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     This turned out much better than  I expected, but I'm sure the procedure can be improved on by the next  guy.

     1. Materials were McMaster-Carr  8747K134 for the laminate. This stuff is listed as "Gray", but as you can  see it's

  only a step up from black. If I were doing it again I'd go for their "Off White". Adhesive  was ACS 08-01026, which is 

 flat-out amazing stuff.

     2. Before laminating the panel I  experimented using extra laminate glued to .020 scrap stock. In my  "Cuts"

 attachment, the top sample used an HF fly cutter,  the bottom a hole saw. Both were machined from the top and  cut 

 clean with no  tearing or fractures.

     3. The stock was so shiny, I  originally thought it was covered with a protective film ala the sheet you get  from Wicks.

 WRONG! I have unavoidable scuffs in the material,  and it's too shiny for my liking. Consequently, I'm going to rub  the

 panel down with Dupont Polishing Compound just  before final instrument installation.

     4. I originally thought I would  have to screw the panel/laminate sandwich down to my bench in order to get a  good, 

 flat bond but it's not necessary with the ACS adhesive. I sprayed both the panel and the  laminate, counted to 60 and

  put them together. You have minimal but acceptable working time. After lining up and putting  the pieces together 

 I rolled them out with an edging flooring roller. That's it!

     The laminate adds enough  strength to enable you to fearlessly drill your instrument holes and won't  scratch like 

 paint. Added weight is negligible.

         Good  building and Merry Christmas!

     

     

 Bill Naumuk

Townville, Pa.

HDS 601MG/Corvair  95%

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notsew_evets(at)frontiern
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Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject: Laminating Panel

I plan on using laminate also,  "someday".

 I just purchased a new hermes engraver to do the  job of engraving and also produce data plates/placards to sell on  ebay....

  

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Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Laminating Panel

Since we are showing panel stuff here are some photos of what I did the last two weekends.



The panel is painted with RustOleum "Hammered" finish paint.



The circuit breaker panel will come out with 4 screws for service.



The eyeball vents are the ~$56 ones from ACS. One reason they are cheaper than all those $100+ versions is that you have to supply the collar for the air hose to attache to.

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