Nukemzzz Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 So I took like half of the plane apart and put it back together and only ended up loosing one (two really) part. It’s the O-shit handle strap ends for above the copilot panel on the ceiling. I think they are the same as the door handle (aluminum caps). I’m going to get another leather trap made to match the door panel but like these end caps Anyone have any of these laying around collecting dust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 My E doesn’t have an O-Shit handle.... not if that’s a good thing or not... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Send the pic to Dan at Lasar... Or see if @Alan Fox has them... -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Yeah, you don’t want To lose those, you can just use finish washers until the new ones show up. Have you looked Everywhere? They are somewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Peace Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 There was a thread on here recently about someone having extra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prior owner Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Lowen would probably have them.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron McBride Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Or take it to a local, upholstery shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor_U Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 If I look hard, I might still have an website of a place that sells the for $3000 a piece. Stupid price!! I used finishing washers until I bought a couple from Jerry Pressley on MS. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 I have a handle with both washers , 40 shipped domestically 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 A leather belt works as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob E Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 6 hours ago, jamesm said: A leather belt works as well. Solid, not bonded leather. A piece of an old belt is perfect for this. Looks good and lasts for years. As for the aluminum cover piece, that's probably the easiest Mooney part to fabricate yourself. Worth a try. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20F-1968 Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 I used a leather belt for strength, wrapped in in the same leather as the seats (Hand sewn along one side) and machined a new set (lathe and milling machine to make a real slot that fits the belt) and now have parts that look like they were made for the application with a real handle that will not break. John Breda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20F-1968 Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Also, O took some ABS plastic and made about a 2" circle, and ground the back to fit the contour of the interior panel and so the aluminum end has a flat space to sit on. John Breda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) It is a big chunk of alum. Spin it out on lathe. Mill relief for strap. File and finish. Paint as desired. since you fired up the mill it would be cool to add a camera mount. So thread for 1/4" 20 threads Edited January 5, 2021 by Yetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 It is a big chunk of alum. Spin it out on lathe. Mill relief for strap. File and finish. Paint as desired. since you fired up the mill it would be cool to add a camera mount. So thread for 1/4" 20 threadsYou say that like everyone has a lathe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, ArtVandelay said: You say that like everyone has a lathe? I have two woodlathes in my basement that could probably make these from aluminum using my wood gouges. And there are several metal lathes here at work . . . . Finding someone near you with access shouldn't be terribly difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 I don't think you need a lathe for that. Tape a stack of dimes together, put a washcloth over them, and tap out the shape with a ball-peen hammer from a little piece of aluminum. Some time with a drill and a couple of files to finish it. Many people have those kinds of basic tools around, and scrap aluminum pieces are not hard to obtain or practice with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukemzzz Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Alan has the set for $40 and Lasar has new ones for $25.... if it takes longer than 15 minutes to make new ones its cheaper for me to buy them. Time is money! lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARZ Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 google "handle end caps" a lot of options out there - not exact matches but better than fender washers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 11:09 AM, Nukemzzz said: Alan has the set for $40 and Lasar has new ones for $25.... if it takes longer than 15 minutes to make new ones its cheaper for me to buy them. Time is money! lol $25 each is like free in airplane speak. New ones would look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 10:47 AM, EricJ said: I don't think you need a lathe for that. Tape a stack of dimes together, put a washcloth over them, and tap out the shape with a ball-peen hammer from a little piece of aluminum. Some time with a drill and a couple of files to finish it. Many people have those kinds of basic tools around, and scrap aluminum pieces are not hard to obtain or practice with. They are a bit more structural than that. For those of you lathe poor. Chunk of alum. drill the center hole. put a bolt in it. Chuck it in a drill. file to your hearts content. Will there is aways. Think billet not decorative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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