Friday, July 19, 2019

Chapter 18 latch rod spacer, safety catch and IP panel cover

The latch rod 3/8" spacer is not per plans.  

The "dog leg" canopy latch handle is not per plans.  I did this to provide more clearance from the stick.

A square 3/8" spacer moves the latch rod outboard to alleviate interference with the safety catch.  The Chapter 18 FAQ advises to bend the rod to provide clearance.

The regular nuts will be replaced with locking nuts.

I made a template, cut the foam and took it outside to shape it.

I made some stainless steel pins to help hold the glass down on the front.  Some manilla file folder paper was cut to provide a flat surface for the matting lip.   Box tape was used for release.  

(After cure) Some round weatherstripping cut in half provided the radius for the aft side of the form.  The yellow board was from signs like realtors use.   Cuts easily but stiff enough to provide support.

After trimming.


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