[simpits-tech] RE: Bending Wood
Julia Roberts
simpits-tech@simpits.org
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 18:49:29 +0200
Hi friends
One "light" idea you can to befoam "Polyurethane Mousse" and then to
sand-paper finally (optional) light layer of fibber-glass.
J.R.
>From: "Joseph Fagner" <crease-guard@attbi.com>
>Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Subject: [simpits-tech] RE: Bending Wood
>Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 15:39:58 -0500
>
>
>
>Tha
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>I got most of the ideas from Joe's site, problem is, I can't find 1/8"
>MDF. I went to Home Depot and Lowes (they didn't have any MDF) and HD
>only had 1/4 inch which I felt would just be too thick to bend. I tried
>some different paneling material that looked similar to MDF, but the
>problem there was, it wasn't a uniform thickness and the thinner areas
>would crack.
>
>As for the hardboard/MDF difference, I know they are not the same, but
>it does seem like some folks use them interchangeably which is
>frustrating. I tried wetting 1/8" plywood, but because the different
>sheets are at 90 degrees to one another, I got cracking there too.
>
>What I want to do is, to build the seat pan and bottom of the seat as
>close to the real thing as I can. I am assembling a survival kit from
>the AcesII and almost have it complete. I am also working on the flight
>gear as well and have gotten some hard to find stuff (at least for me it
>was HTF).
>
>Any ideas are welcome.
>
>Jay
>
>
>
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>From: "Jean Yves Surfin'" <surfer.man@wanadoo.fr>
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] RE: Simpits-tech digest, Vol 1 #391 - 7 msgs
>Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 08:33:16 +0200
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>Hi !
>
>The wet bending method from Joe "WOMBAT" seems to work well.
>I've not try actually but It will use it as reference.
>many many pictures of his site...
>http://www.bosnjak.com/
>
>Hope it will help you.
>
>Sincerly
>Jean-Yves
>
>
>
>
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>From: "Joseph Fagner" <crease-guard@attbi.com>
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 11:38 PM
>Subject: [simpits-tech] RE: Simpits-tech digest, Vol 1 #391 - 7 msgs
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> >
> > Roy, what exactly did you use for the skin and how did you bend it? I
> > was trying to construct my aces II seat and ended up destroying the
>MDF
> > trying to get different things to bend in the shape of the seat. I am
> > now having to start over and am going to make darn sure that I have it
> > right this time before starting construction.
> >
> > Jay
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Roy Coates" <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
> > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 7:17 PM
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Fingers Crossed
> >
> >
> > > On Fri, 23 Aug 2002, Chris Woodul wrote:
> > >
> > > > Where do you work?
> > >
> > > The following are my current toys:
> > >
> > > http://www.flightlab.liv.ac.uk/heliflight/
> > >
> > > and
> > >
> > > http://www.x-plane.info/cockpit/
> > >
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> > > Roy.
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>From: "Rob Hommel" <rhommel@tacoma.net>
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] RE: Simpits-tech digest, Vol 1 #391 - 7 msgs
>Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 00:47:20 -0700
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>Jay
>
>For bending MDF use the thinnest board that is available in your area.
>Wetting the board does work you may notice that if it is too wet the
>board
>begins to delaminate. MDF is a composite board made much like cardboard
>but
>much denser. Using a spray bottle to wet the board down may be the
>solution
>or just dipping it into a pan of water for a brief period may be your
>solution. The solution which I used was that of slowly bending the board
>and
>tacking it frequently as I slowly bent the board into place. Another
>solution I have found that works to varying degrees is cutting into the
>back
>side of the MDF prior to bending. Cut just enough material away to give
>the
>board greater flex. The thing about MDF or hardboard is that it is
>fairly
>inexpensive to purchase and the possibilities for it's use are quite
>diverse. Heavy MDF when wet develops blisters which are hard to remove
>so be
>very careful when working with thicker MDF.
>
>BTW there are differences between MDF and hardboard, we tend to use the
>terms interchangeably around here.
>
>Keep 'em Flying
>Rob Hommel
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Joseph Fagner" <crease-guard@attbi.com>
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 2:38 PM
>Subject: [simpits-tech] RE: Simpits-tech digest, Vol 1 #391 - 7 msgs
>
>
> >
> > Roy, what exactly did you use for the skin and how did you bend it? I
> > was trying to construct my aces II seat and ended up destroying the
>MDF
> > trying to get different things to bend in the shape of the seat. I am
> > now having to start over and am going to make darn sure that I have it
> > right this time before starting construction.
> >
> > Jay
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Roy Coates" <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
> > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 7:17 PM
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Fingers Crossed
> >
> >
> > > On Fri, 23 Aug 2002, Chris Woodul wrote:
> > >
> > > > Where do you work?
> > >
> > > The following are my current toys:
> > >
> > > http://www.flightlab.liv.ac.uk/heliflight/
> > >
> > > and
> > >
> > > http://www.x-plane.info/cockpit/
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Roy.
> > >
> > >
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>From: "Jean Yves Surfin'" <surfer.man@wanadoo.fr>
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 19:57:54 +0200
>Subject: [simpits-tech] To Marv ....My order ACES II Sear Arm Switch and
>list of wishes
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>Hello Marv,
>
>Could you remember too me price of MARVelous ACES II seat arm switch ?
>I would like to order one to you. It's so realistic...
>
>By the way, are you able to realize some others F-16 parts :
>
>1=B0 Handles
>. on the middle console,=20
>. for alt. gear at front left
>. and canopy jettison
>I've no idea if it's more easier to build them (certalinly not for the =
>third)
>
>
>2=B0 The two indicator assemblies besides HUD (for Angle Of Attack at
>=
>left and the other ar right NWS )
>To be clear, the metal empty box with the light diming handle system on
>=
>side.
>The customer/user will furnish indicator, bulbs and so on...
>
>3 =B0 the HUD assembly (except glass/plexi.) ?
>
>
>4=B0 Arm Rest ?
>
>
>What do you think about my ideas / wishes ?
>
>As I'm from France, have you some infos about shipping amount for the =
>Arm switch ?
>I've Paypal.
>
> Thanks for all,
>Jean-Yves Jouanny
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----=20
>From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 10:46 PM
>Subject: [simpits-tech] ACES II Sear Arm Switch
>
>
> > Finished.
> >=20
> > Got these done for those who ordered them.
> >=20
> > What can I build you guys next?
> >=20
> > Marv
> >=20
> >=20
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hello Marv,</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Could you remember too me price of =
>MARVelous ACES=20
>II seat arm switch ?</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I would like to order one to you. It's
>=
>so=20
>realistic...</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>By the way, are you able to realize =
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>others F-16 parts :</FONT></DIV>
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><STRONG>1=B0 =
>Handles</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>. on the middle =
>console, </FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>. for alt. gear at front =
>left</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>. and canopy jettison</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I've no idea if it's more easier to =
>build them=20
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><STRONG>2=B0 The two=20
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>To be clear, the metal=20
>empty box with the light diming handle system on=20
>side.</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>The customer/user will =
>furnish indicator,=20
>bulbs and so on...</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><STRONG>3 =B0 the</STRONG> =
><STRONG>HUD</STRONG>=20
>assembly (except glass/plexi.) ?</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><STRONG>4=B0 Arm Rest</STRONG> =
>?</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>What do you think about my ideas / =
>wishes=20
>?</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>As I'm from France, have you some infos
>=
>about=20
>shipping amount for the Arm switch ?</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I've Paypal.</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2> Thanks for all,</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Jean-Yves Jouanny</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>----- Original Message ----- </FONT>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>From: "Marv De Beque" <</FONT><A=20
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><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 10:46 =
>PM</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Subject: [simpits-tech] ACES II Sear =
>Arm=20
>Switch</FONT></DIV></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=3DArial><BR><FONT size=3D2></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT =
>face=3DArial=20
>size=3D2>> Finished.<BR>> <BR>> Got these done for those who =
>ordered=20
>them.<BR>> <BR>> What can I build you guys next?<BR>>
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>Marv<BR>> <BR>> </FONT></BODY></HTML>
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