stevegough
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 posted on 22/6/10 at 08:35 AM |
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wood thickness
About to get some mdf for the dash - which thickness do I need? 12mm / 18mm / 25mm / or....
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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stephen.holdcroft
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 08:44 AM |
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wood thickness
Hi, What are you building a sherman tank, i used 6mm and this was almost to thick for my toggle switches.
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stevegough
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 08:51 AM |
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thanks for that, I thought if I made it thicker, I wouldn't have to stretch as far to the switches!!!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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blakep82
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 09:31 AM |
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my carbon dash is only about 3mm thick. 6mm will be more than fine.
won't MDF swell up if it gets damp though?
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 09:43 AM |
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If it's for IVA remember the radius bottom edge.. If you go thin you will need to add something, rather than carving it out of the dash, the
radius is quite large (can't remember the number).
Dan
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tomprescott
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 09:50 AM |
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19mm (radius) springs to mind
A bird in the hand....
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stevegough
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 10:50 AM |
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That's great, thanks for your responses - 6mm it is - might be an idea to seal it with nitrate dope to prevent damp ingress. I am planning to
IVA it, but 19mm is easily achieved in wood, I think.
Cheers, everyone!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 11:24 AM |
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Just remember that it's 19mm RADIUS, not diameter - in other words, 38mm diameter. It's quite a big radius to get on the bottom of a
wooden dash (I used ply, with an extra layer stuck on the back at the bottom to give enough material to achieve the shape)
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Slater
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 11:29 AM |
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I used 6mm mdf with a wooden batons glued along the bottom edge, then radiused to 19mm (38mm dia) with a spoke shave/sandpaper, then sealed it all
with mdf primer, gloss paint and then a coat of dry film lube for a pro satin finish.
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Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 12:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Slater
I used 6mm mdf with a wooden batons glued along the bottom edge, then radiused to 19mm (38mm dia) with a spoke shave/sandpaper, then sealed it all
with mdf primer, gloss paint and then a coat of dry film lube for a pro satin finish.
Would marine ply + varnish nor have been easier?
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Danozeman
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 02:04 PM |
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Ply gives you wood grain to get rid off mdf is smooth.
Cant remember if mines 6mm or 9mm. Either ways its good and doesnt flex. i used foam around the bottom and they let me through sva.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
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BenB
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 02:21 PM |
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I used 4mm ply  Put a strengthening strip / bar at the bottom and job's a good'un.
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RedAvon
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 03:20 PM |
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Bit off topic but... Slater I'm pre IVA with the same steering wheel as you have in the picture. Do you know if it will pass IVA like that as i
had to throw away the centre pad due to mouse damage! If not I'll have to buy another??
Cheers
[Edited on 22/6/10 by RedAvon]
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stevegough
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| posted on 22/6/10 at 03:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
Just remember that it's 19mm RADIUS, not diameter - in other words, 38mm diameter. It's quite a big radius to get on the bottom of a
wooden dash (I used ply, with an extra layer stuck on the back at the bottom to give enough material to achieve the shape)
That is a damn good point, David - one I might have missed!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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