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How do you make a clear leading edge lens?
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Author:  Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:11 am ]
Post subject:  How do you make a clear leading edge lens?

I have a taxi light in the leading edge of my wing. It is covered with a clear lens which of course is the shape of the leading edge. If this lens ever cracks/breaks, I would like to have a replacement on standby. I assume its probably made of plexiglass, but how do I make one of these plexiglass lenses contour to the leading edge? Do I heat it and bend it over a mold?

Author:  Doug S [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens?

a simple mold covered with clean felt - https://www.curbellplastics.com/Researc ... ing-Manual

Author:  Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens?

that's great, Thank you!

Author:  Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens?

After a brief review of the document, I may be money ahead to find a local shop.

Author:  fytrplt [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens?

Wife's oven @ 250 degrees. Use .090 Plex.

Author:  Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens?

fytrplt wrote:
Wife's oven @ 250 degrees. Use .090 Plex.


now that, I can do. thank you for the tip.

Author:  Rich Brazell [ Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens?

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I used this format to make my lens . The rest was modified slightly to fit my LED lite . Not as difficult as it looks !

RB O0

Author:  Ryan Allen [ Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How do you make a clear leading edge lens?

I like step by step guides. Much appreciated Rich.

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