AW: [simpits-tech] Knobs - Update

[Marc Weigert]

Marv,

if you get me the ticket, I will fly across the ocean to assist you with
your move :))

It seems as if your knobs will be amazing. Thanks in advance!

Cheers

Marc






> -----Ursprungliche Nachricht-----
> Von: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]Im Auftrag von Marv De Beque
> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 21. Februar 2002 12:18
> An: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Betreff: Re: [simpits-tech] Knobs - Update
>
>
> 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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