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    Vac-u-form machine

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    Wow , impressive machine after looking at Utube homemade rigs.

    I asked Dave about posting his "contact " info in case youz guyz might need something vac-u-formed.
    Some of the things he showed me that he has designed and molded were very professional looking .
    I also learned about using Textured plastic sheets ...
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    Dave Ekstrom

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    Plenum Cover

    . The scars on the aluminum were hidden with some engine turning .
    http://www.wingsforum.com/viewtopic....18465&start=75
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    I got it sealed up with Chaffing material and a layer of Wool
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    Nothing to see here...

    Wow.... I was surprised to finally come back and find no replies.
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    I thought I posted some good stuff , obviously no one seems interested in a Buttercup...

    Saves me time ...
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    Well I dunno, seems folks have been following your work for some 8 years and 67,464 views? I'm not sure what you expected during this your last absence for a year from making a post? Looks to me like some nice work on this lengthy project?
    "Don't believe everything you see or read on the internet" - Abraham Lincoln

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    Sometimes your work is too good to comment on ---
    What have you been doing for the last year?
    What is this most recent part and why is a nut taped on the Knipix(sp?) pliers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DonN View Post
    Sometimes your work is too good to comment on ---
    What have you been doing for the last year?
    What is this most recent part and why is a nut taped on the Knipix(sp?) pliers?

    This is an example of the Modification....I can JUMP a flange to squeeze a rivet
    Different size nuts work...I use two sizes so far.
    The tape has NO PRESSURE...It only keeps the nut aliened
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    I thought of this during my Plenum fabrication

    https://www.wingsforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=320&t=18465&start=75#p54514
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    PS Thank you for the complement....That's a new one
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    Quote Originally Posted by planecrazzzy View Post
    This is an example of the Modification....I can JUMP a flange to squeeze a rivet
    Different size nuts work...I use two sizes so far.
    The tape has NO PRESSURE...It only keeps the nut aliened
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    I thought of this during my Plenum fabrication

    https://www.wingsforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=320&t=18465&start=75#p54514
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    PS Thank you for the complement....That's a new one
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    OK - I turned a thick (1/2") die for the rivet squeezer to jump a flange. Works great.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CHICAGORANDY View Post
    Well I dunno, seems folks have been following your work for some 8 years and 67,464 views? I'm not sure what you expected during this your last absence for a year from making a post? Looks to me like some nice work on this lengthy project?
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    Don't feel ignored... Your reply was censored ...
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    PS 67 thousand? ... Thanks Frank

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    Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    Hey Guys,
    I guess the Wings Forum is getting repaired and should be back in a day or so.
    I'll finally get to update my building log, , it could be viewed,but I haven't been able to post since about August ( 7 mos )
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    Meanwhile ...I just happen to see a picture with those knipex (?)
    The first way I was jumping a flange for riveting...The jump block was floating...it had to be held til pressure was applied.
    later I came up with using nuts because SIZES are easy to change,
    and they are held to the tool with a simple piece of tape, leaving metal to metal contact.
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