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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | How do you make a clear leading edge lens? |
I have a taxi light in the leading edge of my wing. It is covered with a clear lens which of course is the shape of the leading edge. If this lens ever cracks/breaks, I would like to have a replacement on standby. I assume its probably made of plexiglass, but how do I make one of these plexiglass lenses contour to the leading edge? Do I heat it and bend it over a mold? |
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| Author: | Doug S [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens? |
a simple mold covered with clean felt - https://www.curbellplastics.com/Researc ... ing-Manual |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens? |
that's great, Thank you! |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens? |
After a brief review of the document, I may be money ahead to find a local shop. |
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| Author: | fytrplt [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens? |
Wife's oven @ 250 degrees. Use .090 Plex. |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens? |
fytrplt wrote: Wife's oven @ 250 degrees. Use .090 Plex. now that, I can do. thank you for the tip. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens? |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens? |
I like step by step guides. Much appreciated Rich. |
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