COWL PLUGS BUY OR MAKE

[Danb]

Lost my cowl plugs, they cost between $145-$200..how would you recommend to make a pretty decent set of plugs, my Bravo isn’t out much except on vacation. Next week the Summit lots o birds, may use some big sponges for next week

With our numerous CBs let me know,

[Bob_Belville]

Dan, when I change to the SabreCowl the openings went from rectangle to round. I took the old plugs to a seamstress I know at church and she made me a new set matching my new paint scheme. She reused the N# and the strap and I had scrap foam but she got the fabric and did the sewing of the new plugs with zippers to insert the foam. Cost me about $20. 

[DonMuncy]

I have two sets. One I cut out of foam, had covered and stitched with my N number, that I take to Mooney functions to impress people. The other, also cut out of foam, but not covered, that I keep in the various openings in the hangar. Both sets have wide red ribbons to help me remember to take them out. 

[Danb]

1 hour ago, DonMuncy said:

I have two sets. One I cut out of foam, had covered and stitched with my N number, that I take to Mooney functions to impress people. The other, also cut out of foam, but not covered, that I keep in the various openings in the hangar. Both sets have wide red ribbons to help me remember to take them out. 

Dumb question where do you buy the foam, Home Depot and Lowe’s doesn’t have any?

[DonMuncy]

I don't remember where I got mine, but I would bet the local fabric store would have some.

[RogueOne]

26 minutes ago, Danb said:

Dumb question where do you buy the foam, Home Depot and Lowe’s doesn’t have any?

Mattress company will sell some. 

[Bob_Belville]

1 hour ago, Danb said:

Dumb question where do you buy the foam, Home Depot and Lowe’s doesn’t have any?

Dan, you got to get out more... got a auto trim shop in town? They'd have scraps. Probably free.

Joann Fabrics.

Walmart.

Amazon.

Barlow Upholstery,  (302) 655-3955, 1002 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802 They're close today... is your back up to dumpster diving? 

[Danb]

5 hours ago, Bob_Belville said:

Dan, you got to get out more... got a auto trim shop in town? They'd have scraps. Probably free.

Joann Fabrics.

Walmart.

Amazon.

Barlow Upholstery,  (302) 655-3955, 1002 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802 They're close today... is your back up to dumpster diving? 

Thanks Bob no dumpster diving, concentrating on getting to Summit. Can’t get a visit for a root canal until Monday after Summit, don’t know it it’s raining pouring or snowing. At least I’m back in the cockpit