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29 November 2007, 06:32 AM
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Resources available to replica builders
HI all,
I am starting this thread for those replica builders who don't own machine shops or can't find a machinist available to make small production runs for their projects. When I first started out, I couldn't find a machinist who would even speak to me because my project was too small or for liability reasons. I'm sure there are others in this situation, and having a list of resources out there to choose from here would greatly increases the number of projects being built! I would like all you guys out there who are willing make nice parts for projects to advertise their skills & locations here for future builders. If possible, post pictures of your work ... it sells better. I am going to ask the moderators to make this thread permanent for future builders. I hope they do.
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29 November 2007, 03:13 PM
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I know Roger Freeman makes kits for the sopwith brackets and Fokker DVII wing brackets, as well as a Dr.1 kit. (if someone has a picture please post it) he can be reached at: vahf@gvtc.com or try (830) 639 - 4162
his site is here Vintage Aviation Historical Foundation I know of three folks who I hoped would post here, but I will speak to them as far as what information I should release. I think it would be best if they post it themselves so I don't assume anything!
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2 December 2007, 11:29 AM
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Vet Thomas ~ Machinist
Here is what Vet Asked me to post :
Thomas Restoration & Manufacturing LLC 970 Clarkson-Parma Townline Rd Hilton, NY 14468 Email: trm@rochester.rr.com Phone: (585) 392-5164 Vet Thomas Available for manufacturing or restoring anywhere from a single part up to a complete aircraft. Working in wood, metal, and fabric. Tooling and fixture design, CAD/Cam services, and machining. Samples of his work include: 1911 Curtiss Model D Pusher    1929 Taylor Chummy 
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2 December 2007, 11:37 AM
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More of Vet's work ...
Mahogany Instrument Panel  Miscellaneous Jigs to make Pullies and guides  Brass cable guides for a Fokker aircraft ....  the brass hardware for the compass mounts ...  Vet is currently helping me with my Fokker DVII project.
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Vet is currently working on ...
the correcting magnets for the compass ...  Landing gear hardware for the Fokker aircraft ...  the Auxilary thottles for the control column on the Fokkers & Albotross.  if anyone is interested in these or other pieces, contact Vet ...
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5 December 2007, 02:39 PM
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Dial Refacing!
Hey Jeff, Here is the company who re faced my instruments for me;
Welcome to Precision Dial - Home They were very well done, fast and friendly. The results speak for themselves:  Troy W |
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Hey Jim, I think it was about 85.00 per dial peice including the new art work they had to do. I tried to locate my receipt for them but the paper work is ummm shall we say a bit shuffled  I had to take the faces out and send them too Precision but that was no sweat...well a bit maybe but not much!
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