[simpits-tech] Knobs - Update

[Marv De Beque]

Okay - I expect the second prototype to roll of "the line" in the next 5 
to 7 days.  Please don't ask what happened to the first.  Unfortunately, 
this is a complex process with a burn as you learn.

The biggest problem is developing a process that is robust for 
production.  Right now I am struggling with producing the first mold for 
one knob.  I have 49 more molds to make before I can produce a "set" of 
knobs!  I need a repeatable process that yields high quality with a low 
defect rate.

I also have to place a brass insert into the knob and drill and tap in 
two places.  I think I have a mechanism to do that in a repeatable 
fashion.

Finally, there is the painting.  Yes, I told you a while back that they 
would not be painted - I lied.  They will be fully painted in three 
colors (white, black, and gray).  Again, I think I have a production 
method worked out for that process, but it is untested.

I expect a modest bit of process tweaking to get everything right, but 
once I am done you can expect the quality of this product to meet 
Korry's standards.  You will be pleased.


House update:

Last week we finally got a buyer.  Closing is scheduled for next 
Thursday.  Moving day is 30 days later, or March 30th.  I am accepting 
volunteers to help move stuff (no heavy stuff to move since all 
appliances stay), including the cockpit.   And yes, there is beer at the 
end of the rainbow!  ;-)

Marv

On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 10:01 PM, Steve Smith wrote:

> Ummmmmmmmm......
> Marv.?
>
> You're all nice an settled now, right?
>
> About those knobs.......!
> <G>
>
> Sorry, couldn't resist checking in on that...hehe.
>
> Steve
>
>
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