steps to make a cowling, and other things

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Sep 19, 2018

• #1

edit: this is old version of the video... watch the next one instead..

what happen to the new thread on making cowling doors?/patterns?

I just made a slideshow of the steps...

figure this would be a good thread to start, add your tips and trick too

 

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stewartb

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• Sep 19, 2018

• #2

The best part of making that cowl was how you utilized the top part of the composite boot cowl. Somebody needs to make a top cowl like that for regular Cubs.

 

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bob turner

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• Sep 19, 2018

• #3

I made a J-3 cowl in 1966 out of .032 7075-0. Hammered it into concrete forms. 3500 hours later it is still hanging in there. All edges rolled like the original. I had no idea what I was doing.

 

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Sep 19, 2018

• #4

added a bunch of photos to that video.. version 2... pa-12 and wildcat cub

 

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Sep 19, 2018

• #5

and heres one on baffling

 

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Sep 19, 2018

• #6

I don't know how to edit the threads title, to more of making cowling and other parts....

rudder pedal sand shields

 

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Sep 20, 2018

• #7

making custom measured gear shims... one shot.. measure, make... done....

 

spinner2

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Montana

• Sep 20, 2018

• #8

Good thread Mike. I'll add some pictures of an -18 false cowl I made about 10 years ago.

 

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mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Sep 20, 2018

• #9

instructions to do this and drawings to make a jig are here https://photos.app.goo.gl/1oSPijbAAyJ7B7fs1

mike mcs repair said:

making custom measured gear shims... one shot.. measure, make... done....

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hotrod180

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Port Townsend, WA

• Sep 20, 2018

• #10

bob turner said:

…. I had no idea what I was doing.

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Some things never change.
(sorry, Bob, no offense, but I just couldn't help myself )

 

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Sep 20, 2018

• #11

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many other videos on my 2 channels
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUeTnKdMocclFil1CJmkE06w

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUIkhpvGFjC-rmr3wpSuMT8g

 

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Sep 29, 2018

• #12

someone just asked in a PM where I got the teardrops used on lower cowl, so if anyone else needs....

univair has them(and stoddards)

http://www.univair.com/piper/piper-blank-skins/csi-1033-piper-pulley-cover/

 

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mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Oct 1, 2018

• #13

More making stuff. Bored. Someone send me a rebuild project. My shop is empty. This was yesterday and today’s project.
https://youtu.be/KTbgoWdb5d8


Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

 

skywagon8a

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SE Mass MA6

• Oct 2, 2018

• #14

mike mcs repair said:

someone just asked in a PM where I got the teardrops used on lower cowl, so if anyone else needs....

univair has them(and stoddards)

http://www.univair.com/piper/piper-blank-skins/csi-1033-piper-pulley-cover/

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Unless you are including the shop rate in your suggestion they are very easy to make at home with a block of wood, some soft aluminum and a hammer. This is a very satisfying project which doesn't take much time.

 

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Oct 2, 2018

• #15

skywagon8a said:

Unless you are including the shop rate in your suggestion they are very easy to make at home with a block of wood, some soft aluminum and a hammer. This is a very satisfying project which doesn't take much time.

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Only $38


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mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Oct 4, 2018

• #16

mike mcs repair said:

This was yesterday and today’s project.
https://youtu.be/KTbgoWdb5d8

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fixed inline video & added one... didn't realize it hadn't worked

 

mike mcs repair

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chugiak AK

• Oct 4, 2018

• #17

for making rudder horn fit in rudder