![]() |
Window Trim Jig
I've taken so many ideas from this forum but really haven't given back. So here goes:
I think this only relates to RV-10's, why I'm posting here. I don't really know what builders do for the junction where the windows meet the fiberglass on the inside. Here is my solution, sorry if its been done before. For this example I used 1/4" deep #8507K14 rubber edge trim from McMaster Carr. I basically made a little jig to cut one side off of the edge trim. To cut the trim I generously applied WD-40 to the trim as I pull it through the cutter. 20' of window trim in 2 minutes, perfectly cut. I used the 3M instant adhesive in the pic below and installed about 3" at a time. The super glue is very expensive, $30 for that little bottle, but wow does it hold. I haven't even put a dent in it with almost all my trim installed. A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are roughly 7000 words: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Inside of window.... ![]() Outside looking in... ![]() ![]() Hope this finds someone who needed it Cory Bull |
That looks great! I will be stealing that idea when I start my interior. Thanks for sharing.
|
Looks great! So the Scotch Weld is safe around plexiglass? I know superglue will cause issues so when you referenced superglue it made me nervous. ;)
Thanks, Lynn |
Quote:
|
Looks FANTASTIC! That is an area that is difficult to get to that "automotive quality" level of finish, and you solution looks great.
The Aerosport headliner shells do a good job for the back seats, but I might steal this idea for the front windows :) |
Bookmarked!
...along with a million other links. You guys make the task of building a -10 more difficult by increasing the size of the elephant and the resultant number of bites required to eat him. But that's a good thing, because I'm going for quality and comfort this time around, and the RV bar has been raised in wonderful ways in the last 20 years that I've been a flyer vs. a repeat offender :D
Thanks for posting this. If Ed K. likes it, I know I want it. |
Thanks fellas. Ed, it's that "automotive finish" that makes the -10 such a great and tedious project. I have so many hours of fiberglass and finish work that were not part of the plans. Many of the projects got shelved, but the experience and knowledge is priceless. I plan to be a repeat offender, but next time something with 2 seats that requires a parachute while I go loop-de-loop. That one will be more militarized in finish...perhaps a -8 or a -14. Hmmmm, better get this one done first.
Cory |
That looks fantastic, I fear the quality of my fiberglass work and hope this will hide some of my miss steps a bit.
|
That a good idea.... I've caught with that and ended up doing a nice bead of black silicone there... Took a lot of work to get it it right. I might pull it off at some point and try that....
Thank goodness for McMaster Carr, that place is a blessing. |
LOVE IT
PONDERING THIS ISSUE FOR A WHILE.. YOU MADE MY DAY..IM GOING TO DO IT!
|
I too pondered this for a long time until the AH HA! Just a few tips:
You gotta fiddle with the jig and shim it a bit to get it right, be sure to lubricate with WD-40 when pulling through. The razor should clamped so that it exerts a little pressure on the bent Al below it. Enjoy! |
Clever and tidy. Thanks!
|
Thanks
Cory,
I've duplicated your little jig and it worked perfectly. I've now got 50 feet of excellent window trim (and a small puddle of WD40). As soon as I can find that adhesive for less than $40.00 per ounce (amazon), I'll be in business. Thank you again for posting the idea and the drawings and pics, |
Thanks for sharing!!!
|
Quote:
|
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:13 AM. |