Fixed a DCL panel

[kpinnc 16,243]

Ever had a DCL panel look like this?

Well, I wanted to make a plastic guide for mine, but I'm out of the stuff I use for such things. But, I had a piece of 1/4 aluminum plate.

I really wish I had a milling machine, but I don't. You could probably turn 5 of these out in an hour with one, but all I have is a cordless drill and a porta-band. 90 minutes after starting, I had this:

The test fit was OK. Now I just gotta paint the original plate. The aluminum is pretty hard stuff for aluminum, so hopefully it will last a while.

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,271]

looks like a pro made that piece, Nice job!

[jay in nc 210]

nice work kevin, you must have gotten the fever to get your 518 going again, glad to have helped! jay

[kpinnc 16,243]

nice work kevin, you must have gotten the fever to get your 518 going again, glad to have helped! jay

Yep, I'm itching to hear that Onan purr...

Your 518-H started it, like you said. What a nice machine!

[dclarke 4,113]

Nice work Kevin! :thumbs:

[Sparky-(Admin) 24,035]

That came out real slick Kevin!

So will I see it at the show this year ?

Mike.........

[kpinnc 16,243]

Not sure yet Mike. I'm gonna try to make it, but I won't know for sure until just before the show.

I do hope so though.

[bowtiebutler956 650]

That is some very fine work.

Matt :flags-texas: