sinjin 0 #1 October 30, 2006 i would like to widen the front of the d-box to fit my wide angle lens.. i need to shave about 1/4 inch on each side where the lens comes out of the d-box... i dont have access to a dremel. has anyone used sanders or other tools. i read the other posts, to put the camera in another room, wear a mask, and use a sealant after the clean up. i am looking for tool choice advice as i have never worked with carbon fiber. it is for a dc-42 with a .5 lens on a 25mm fitting. thanksdont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pocbase 0 #2 October 30, 2006 Trace out the area you want to cut then use a thin blade like on the hobby saw. Cut to the inside of the line and then you can just clean up sanding by hand. Start with a 120 rolled like a cigar and go higher. you can use rubber trim in which case you don't really have to seal. You can get that in different auto/ auto spares stores or even a hardware. Use contact adhesive. Different trade names in different countries but pretty much the same powerful yellow stuff worldwide. If you really want to seal it, make a hot coat with polyester sanding resin or polyester laminating with some wax solution. Quick and easy using a resin paintbrush, and you shouldn't even really need pigment for colour. This of course is assuming the helmet is polyester otherwise it's epoxy but I doubt it. you can do all this in you r garage and you can wear a mask if you really want to. Good luck pocThe bums will never win Lebowski, the bums will never win! Enfin j'ai trouvé: Bieeeen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #3 October 30, 2006 Quotei would like to widen the front of the d-box to fit my wide angle lens.. i need to shave about 1/4 inch on each side where the lens comes out of the d-box... i dont have access to a dremel. has anyone used sanders or other tools. i read the other posts, to put the camera in another room, wear a mask, and use a sealant after the clean up. i am looking for tool choice advice as i have never worked with carbon fiber. it is for a dc-42 with a .5 lens on a 25mm fitting. thanks Is your profile accurate? If it is you should go ahead and consult with a camera person at your DZ regarding this project. They might tell you that you need more jumps. If they don't tell you that, I am sure someone at your DZ has a dremel tool that you can use. I think you would be hard pressed to find a DZ where no one has one or knows someone they can borrow one from. Hell, I keep mine in my DZ locker. On a completly different note, 70 jumps is not enough to be straping a camera to your head.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pocbase 0 #4 October 30, 2006 um.... yes sure that too. The bums will never win Lebowski, the bums will never win! Enfin j'ai trouvé: Bieeeen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinjin 0 #5 November 2, 2006 thanks for your help, gentlemen.. ended up using a drill and some elbow grease.. bluesdont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #6 November 2, 2006 Quotethanks for your help, gentlemen.. ended up using a drill and some elbow grease.. blues That right there is golden comedy. ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
