[simpits-tech] Knobs - Update

[A.Y.]

I second that thought as well. only 2800 miles away downunder :)

Look forward to it Marv, good luck with the move.

Albert
Sydney, Australia

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Weigert" <mail@marceting.de>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 11:02 PM
Subject: AW: [simpits-tech] Knobs - Update


> 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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