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14 March 2010, 02:44 PM
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Rest in Peace
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Ceres, California
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Post fasteners.
RAF56Ball:
Log on to DotFasteners at www.dotfasteners.com they have all the things you will need, punches, setting tools etc.
Blue skies,
Dan-San
Last edited by Dan_San_Abbott; 14 March 2010 at 02:50 PM.
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14 March 2010, 09:53 PM
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Thanks Dan-San, just the thing!
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Integrity is doing the right thing, regardless.
in Honor of Albert Ball. A valiant pilot, but a man of God first and last.
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14 March 2010, 10:34 PM
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More images if they are of any help. This is from an unknown RFC craft shot down March 1918. Quality of the assembly is well, ... sloppy. The rolled edge over the wire on the panel is also rather crude.
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14 March 2010, 11:33 PM
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Scout Pilot
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Banjo Wheel
Doesn't look like a WWI Aeroplane part
No I haven't made one of those. looks like an Aeronica.
Just made Triumph TR2-3 and TR4 wheels.
Tony
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16 March 2010, 03:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan_San_Abbott
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Users be advised that the tools listed are specifically for canvas, leather and other fabrics. DOT does not recommend any of their cutters/dies for metal work.
Am checking with McMaster Carr for suitable metal punches.
best
rt
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16 March 2010, 08:02 PM
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maybe we can heat temper it?
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Glenn 'Chip' Burt
Integrity is doing the right thing, regardless.
in Honor of Albert Ball. A valiant pilot, but a man of God first and last.
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