[simpits-tech] Knobs - Update

[Erwin Neyt]

Great news on both fronts!

Erwin.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marv De Beque [mailto:debequem@speakeasy.net] 
> Sent: donderdag 21 februari 2002 12:18
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: 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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