dust Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 OK, so we bought todds canopies and windows. They are oversized to the plan windows, cool i like the increased area, but my question is should the line between the canopy cut mark and the windows match or does it look good with straight windows? Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I don't understand the question, Mike. Could you rephrase? Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Hicks Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 The aft edge of the forward window and the forward edge of the aft window should be parallel to the cut line. I.e., SLANTED. If you're asking if it's possible to cut the window holes so that the forward and aft edges are truly veritcal...yeah, I guess you can do that. But you'd have to downsize the windows and you'd lose lots of valuable window area. ...Wayne Hicks Quote Wayne Hicks Cozy IV Plans #678 http://www.ez.org/pages/waynehicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted October 27, 2003 Author Share Posted October 27, 2003 Yes, almost blew it by reducing the bottom edge to parrelel to the bottom flange, until i pulled a magazine and saw that area gets filled in later. I plan on making the forward edge parrelel to the front of the turtledeck the middle edges parrelel from the cut line 2 inches from the cut each side and the rearward edge parrelel to the back of the turtledeck The bottom line and the top line will be continious Does this make it clear?? it appears that the only areas that are important is the bottom line and the fron tedge(bulkhead interference Enjoying the build Mike Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Hicks Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 As in installing the windows like it says in Chapter 18? Sounds like a good idea to me. ..Wayne Quote Wayne Hicks Cozy IV Plans #678 http://www.ez.org/pages/waynehicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 Close, but they are larger and will end up slightly larger than plans. Do the plans windows come oversized by a coupla inches each way?? Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted November 12, 2003 Author Share Posted November 12, 2003 Cut the windows in tonight, made a templet for a router(small laminate trimmer) with a bushing, they look laser cut, bullet straight, smooth corners, lines parrel to the future cut of the canopy. It was fun cutting out large sections of a carefully made part and throwing them out, he he he Make it right and later you get to cut it off and throw it out. Happy, will post pictures of the set up when we do turtle # 2 Enjoy the build Mike Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clifford Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Here's a picture of canopy #1. Dust used his $46,000, custom built, lazer guided, diamond tooled, CNC controlled router/milling machine, that he built just for this purpose. We don't call him the "Jig Man" for nothing!! Note the slightly enlarged window openings we were able to get using Todds canopies. Quote Dave Clifford "The Metal Man" Musketeer Vise grip hands and Micrometer eyes!! Cozy MKIV Plans #656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted November 30, 2003 Author Share Posted November 30, 2003 OK so the window holes are cut and the windows are cut oversize, but we have not taped them yet, any improvements over the plans method? TANKA YOUA enjoy the build Mike Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 router with bushing and solid carbide spiral cut bit, 1/2" and 1/4 inch cuts 1/8 from guide Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 cutting holes for clamping Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 jig ready to route with picture Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 corner detail with picture Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 more detail Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 more router setup Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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