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kearney
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 Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:03 am Post subject: Steel Bits Revisited |
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Hi
A while back there was a thread about what should be done regarding the steel bits on the -10 (specifically the door hinges and steps). My door hinges look like they came out of a medieval forge are only suitable for use in a Lord of the Rings remake. I have read that some have plated their steps but am uncertain if this would be suitable for hinges. I am a bit concerned about changing the geometry, however slightly, that they have when sitting on the canopy.
Is there a consensus on hinges?
Inquiring minds need to know
Les
#40643 – Living in a f/g world
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dmaib@me.com
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:24 am Post subject: Steel Bits Revisited |
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Les,
I had my hinges powder-coated and they work fine. I initially powder-coated the steps, but ended up painting them. We'll see how they hold up.
David Maib
40559
On May 31, 2009, at 1:02 PM, Les Kearney wrote:
Hi
A while back there was a thread about what should be done regarding the steel bits on the -10 (specifically the door hinges and steps). My door hinges look like they came out of a medieval forge are only suitable for use in a Lord of the Rings remake. I have read that some have plated their steps but am uncertain if this would be suitable for hinges. I am a bit concerned about changing the geometry, however slightly, that they have when sitting on the canopy.
Is there a consensus on hinges?
Inquiring minds need to know
Les
#40643 – Living in a f/g world
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partner14
Joined: 12 Jan 2008
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Location: Granbury Texas
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject: Steel Bits Revisited |
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I have made up some really nice brackets that almost completely cover the hinges. Made up about 50, but then made some changes to make them fit even better and haven't rerun them yet. Will have pics of them and the rudder gust lock when I get home this week.
Don McDonald
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From: Les Kearney <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Steel Bits Revisited
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Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 10:02 AM
Hi
A while back there was a thread about what should be done regarding the steel bits on the -10 (specifically the door hinges and steps). My door hinges look like they came out of a medieval forge are only suitable for use in a Lord of the Rings remake. I have read that some have plated their steps but am uncertain if this would be suitable for hinges. I am a bit concerned about changing the geometry, however slightly, that they have when sitting on the canopy.
Is there a consensus on hinges?
Inquiring minds need to know
Les
#40643 – Living in a f/g world
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Phil White
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| Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject: Re: Steel Bits Revisited |
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My steps are chrome plated. Look GREAT!
Did require enlarging hole thru sidewall to allow for 4 thousandths size growth. Cost $75 for the pair after I did pre-polishing to smooth the tubes.
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