cutting wing tip lens

itisgood · Post by **itisgood** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:53 am

Are there any tips on cutting the lens in half for the wing tips?
Thanks
Dave

1:1_Scale · Post by **1:1_Scale** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:07 pm

I just rough cut mine with tin snips, then used the belt sander to get them to final size

Post by **Spike** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:59 pm

Now that sounds like an interesting idea.

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:40 pm

i used the fiber wheel that Vans sent for the canopy work. I figured this would be a good place to practice vs the $900 canopy

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:33 pm

I would strongly recomend using the Van's cutting wheel to practice on the wing tip lens. A tin snips and sander will work but you want all the experience you can get on cutting plexi before you start on the canopy! I managed to cut my canopy without problem but I know several guys who had to order a second canopy at close to $1000.00 with shipping. I hope to never have to cut one again unless I build another airplane!

Post by **Spike** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:05 am

Priced a canopy lately? The numbers have definitely gone up.