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12-13-2017, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Calgary, Canada
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Looking at it but seems it will be more difficult to incorporate the O-ring. That would be a couple months down the road at least if we decide to do them.
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12-13-2017, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Powder Coated
I got 2 samples back from powder coating today so people can see what that finish looks like:
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01-12-2018, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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First Production Run
Just got these back from the anodizer and laser etching this afternoon. These 4 were custom done for color and logo as per customer request.
The first production run is all sold out to VAF forum members.
The second, larger run begins production on Jan. 18th and almost half that run is already spoken for.
Been challenging and time consuming to get the program and tooling tweaked plus get special fixturing made to turn these out in quantity/ quality. Thanks to everyone for being patient. |
01-13-2018, 12:01 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LSGG
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Look great!
Very nice job on these, Ross!
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01-13-2018, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Thanks. Hopefully I can get them on their way to you Monday Mickey.
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01-15-2018, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Video on O-ring Installation
How to install O-rings on your SDS Aero valve covers: https://youtu.be/9yb49Y17u5o |
01-16-2018, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mojave
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Well, even without watching the video I was able to figure out the O ring.
It's nice to be able to smoke down the cover bolts without squishing the gasket out. A other solid product Ross!
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WARNING! Incorrect design and/or fabrication of aircraft and/or components may result in injury or death. Information presented in this post is based on my own experience - Reader has sole responsibility for determining accuracy or suitability for use.
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Harmon Rocket II -SDS EFI instalation in work
RV-8 - Flying
1940 Taylorcraft BL-65 -flying
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01-16-2018, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Calgary, Canada
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Thanks Mike. Glad you like them.
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01-17-2018, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mojave
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Just ran both these covers and the Titan stamped covers across the scales in the Mass Properties department and have the following data:
SDS covers with O ring = 5.76 oz
Titan covers with gasket = 6.72 oz
Titan covers bare = 6.24 oz.
Great job Ross, machining a stout billet cover, incorporating a seal, and it's lighter than the stamped cover alone.
So I guess if one wants to ignore the superior sealing and weight advantage, at least you can go guilt free about falling for the bling!
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WARNING! Incorrect design and/or fabrication of aircraft and/or components may result in injury or death. Information presented in this post is based on my own experience - Reader has sole responsibility for determining accuracy or suitability for use.
Michael Robinson
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Harmon Rocket II -SDS EFI instalation in work
RV-8 - Flying
1940 Taylorcraft BL-65 -flying
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01-17-2018, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Calgary, Canada
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We should be able to get the next batch slightly lighter...
We're happy that people have embraced the design features and are getting in line to order now. Custom laser etching is costing out to about $8 per cover on a set of 6 and $10 per cover on a set of 4.
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