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Canopy latch handle

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yakdriver

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When I built my RV7 there was a guy making nice machined canopy latch handles. Anyone know if he still makes them? Don
 
Talk to Jason at JDAir.com.

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A bunch more photos at my web site under the Finish Kit, Canopy section.

These are really nice. Way better than Van's stock design.
 
easy to do

I suggest that you do it yourself - it can be done in less than half an hour, and achieve a beautiful result. Draw some guide lines on the Van's supplied part, and shape using a bench sander and a Scotchbrite wheel. Polish with fine sandpaper (with wet and dry) and aluminum polish.
Very satisfying way to spend a bit of time!
Bill Brooks
Ottawa Canada
RV-6A finishing
 
We did make a production version of the slider handle. But the customer drilled hole in the shaft was just to inconsistent to deal with.
 
C-GRVT said:
I suggest that you do it yourself - it can be done in less than half an hour, and achieve a beautiful result. Draw some guide lines on the Van's supplied part, and shape using a bench sander and a Scotchbrite wheel. Polish with fine sandpaper (with wet and dry) and aluminum polish.
Very satisfying way to spend a bit of time!
Bill Brooks
Ottawa Canada
RV-6A finishing
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When I did my 7 I got it almost perfect and then polished through the top of it. The Rivithead was really nice. Helping a friend on his 7 right now. Don
 
The first pic looks a lot like a product Robbie Attaway designed and once sold. It is the type I have on my RV6. I believe he sold the rights to manufacture it to someone and no longer makes it himself.

George
 
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