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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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 Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:56 am Post subject: Steam gauge bezels |
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Does anyone have a lead on bezels for 3-1/8" steam gauges? To put it simply, a trim ring?
I'm installing used Cessna gauges that back mount and no matter how close the cut, you wind up with an ugly area around the ring that shows through the panel. Truth be told, I got heavy handed with my file.
I know, I know, this is purely cosmetic but I have to stare at the panel for a long time and if there's a way of cleaning things up I can buy off the shelf, I'll do it. If not, I'll fabricate something.
Bill Naumuk
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HDS 601MG/Corvair 95%
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jfmasell(at)optonline.net
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| Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:57 am Post subject: Steam gauge bezels |
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Bill when ready I can have your panel dipped in a film and finished in satin epoxy take a look at my website www.dipcrazy.com this will give you a great looking panel.
Sincerely,
John Maselli
ST801 builder on hold due to economy!
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Ron Lendon
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| Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Steam gauge bezels |
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Bill,
If you have a fly cutter and a drill press you can make what you need. Clamp piece of metal to plywood, clamp plywood to drill press. Cut inner hole the size of gage o.d. Reset cutter larger and gently cut the bezel. Make sure to keep the center pilot tight. I use a dowel pin for the center of my fly cutter.
Clean off the burrs and glue in place.
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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject: Steam gauge bezels |
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Ron-
Since no one has a lead to off the shelf bezels, I'm trying to figure a
way to make the bezel without gluing it. I'll get it, but not in a hurry.
Bill
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bryanmmartin
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject: Steam gauge bezels |
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Stick some plastic wrap over the face of the instrument and stick it
in the hole. Then mix up some epoxy and fill the gap around the bezel
with it. When you remove the instrument and clean up the opening, you
should have a perfect fit to the instrument face. I can't say how well
it would work, but it might be worth a try.
The best way to avoid this problem is to use an knock out punch to
make the instrument holes. These are available for both 3 1/8 and 2
1/4 inch instruments. I borrowed a set from one of the members of my
local EAA chapter.
On Dec 22, 2008, at 6:28 PM, Bill Naumuk wrote:
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Ron-
Since no one has a lead to off the shelf bezels, I'm trying to
figure a way to make the bezel without gluing it. I'll get it, but
not in a hurry.
Bill
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: Steam gauge bezels |
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Bryan-
We'll see what I come up with. Thanks.
Bill
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