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Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
By:John Herr
Date: 7/16/1999, 10:12 pm
In Response To: Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches (Mark Bodnar)

> I'll try to make it as clear as possible.

> I used a long 2"x1" with notches cut out. Into the notches I fit
> the hatch frames - this holds the frames perpendicular to the hatch cover
> and while the epoxy sets.

> Then, to curve the hatch cover to match the frame curves I applied
> pressure down on the long 2x1 - thereby pushing the hatch frames down into
> the cover. Since the hatch cover is only supported along the edges the
> hatch is forced to curve to match the shape of the frames. Personally I
> used a tourniquet type method to increase downward pressure, I'm sure the
> same could be accomplished with clamps or with weights.

> Once the hatch is forced to the proper curve it's easy to apply a thick
> bead of epoxy along the frame edges.

> Hope this helps, if it's still unclear let me know. Mark

Now I get it! (audience hears hollow coconut sound as dweeb slaps hand to forehead)

Thanks Mark.

Messages In This Thread

Something New - Hatch Covers!
John Herr -- 7/10/1999, 4:34 pm
Re: Something New - Hatch Covers!
Shawn Baker -- 7/12/1999, 11:46 am
Re: Something New - Hatch Covers!
John Herr -- 7/22/1999, 11:12 am
Re: Something New - Hatch Covers!
Jeff Warrick -- 7/10/1999, 9:32 pm
Re: Something New - Hatch Covers!
John Herr -- 7/10/1999, 9:57 pm
Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/10/1999, 10:35 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
Gary Toffelmire -- 7/12/1999, 10:21 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
John Herr -- 7/11/1999, 2:13 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
Scotty -- 7/12/1999, 8:39 am
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/11/1999, 8:18 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
John Herr -- 7/11/1999, 10:10 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
Mark Bodnar -- 7/12/1999, 10:50 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
John Herr -- 7/16/1999, 2:03 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
Mark Bodnar -- 7/16/1999, 8:35 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
John Herr -- 7/16/1999, 10:12 pm
measure the opening
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/12/1999, 12:34 am
Re: measure the opening
John Herr -- 7/16/1999, 1:57 pm
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
J . P. Scheib -- 7/11/1999, 3:01 am
Re: Scrap can be of use with clamping hatches
John Herr -- 7/11/1999, 2:26 pm