[NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch

[Ronald Van Putte]

Come on!  Give me a break.  Two different canopies, Two different  
glues.  Same result.  At least I'm consistent!

Ron

On Jan 9, 2010, at 7:47 PM, Jon Lowe wrote:

> Ron, It sounds like you really worked to make sure that latch  
> didn't work.  CA AND epoxy??!!
>
> Jon Lowe
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ronald Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Sat, Jan 9, 2010 7:35 pm
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch
>
> Trust me, you can lock it up with epoxy too.
>
> Ron
>
> On Jan 9, 2010, at 7:33 PM, J Shu wrote:
>
>> Epoxy Ron... Then you don't glue it closed ;)
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jason
>> www.shulmanaviation.com
>> www.composite-arf.com
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Ronald Van Putte
>> To: General pattern discussion
>> Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:31 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch
>>
>> I agree that it's more sturdy, but, if you plan to CA it to the  
>> canopy, you should unscrew the handle and remove the pin and  
>> spring so you don't end up with a locked up system (guess how I  
>> know this).
>>
>> Ron
>>
>> On Jan 9, 2010, at 6:47 PM, Verne Koester wrote:
>>
>>> I agree. I’ve tried various latches and the red one from Hobby- 
>>> Lobby is the best.
>>> Verne
>>> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca- 
>>> discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ed Lyerly
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 6:43 PM
>>> To: 'General pattern discussion'
>>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch
>>> I've used this one from Hobby Lobby on several airplanes …. over  
>>> several years, with no problems.
>>> Ed
>>> http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hatchlatch.htm?pSearchQueryId=392265
>>> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca- 
>>> discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ronald Van Putte
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 6:16 PM
>>> To: General pattern discussion
>>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch
>>> No argument on the plastic arm being fragile.  However, with a  
>>> smoothly engaging assembly, being beefy isn't necessary and they  
>>> are very light.
>>> Ron
>>> On Jan 9, 2010, at 3:50 PM, Jon Lowe wrote:
>>> I can't recommend these.  The plastic lever arm is too brittle/ 
>>> not beefy and is easily broken with just a little force, such as  
>>> a tight fit.  I've broken one, and so has Gary Courtney.  If the  
>>> arm breaks, they are a bear to get open.  I like a lot of stuff  
>>> from Hobby City, but this isn't one of them.
>>> Jon Lowe
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Ronald Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
>>> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>> Sent: Sat, Jan 9, 2010 3:07 pm
>>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch
>>> Here they are:  http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/ 
>>> uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9218
>>> Ron
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>> From: Ronald Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
>>> Date: January 9, 2010 2:48:36 PM CST
>>> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hatch Latch
>>> Reply-To: General pattern discussion <nsrca- 
>>> discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>> Mike Hester put some slick white plastic ones on the canopy of  
>>> the Black Magics he built.  I think they come from China and have  
>>> seen them on the HobbyCity/HobbyKing web site.  Mike, are you out  
>>> there?
>>> Ron Van Putte
>>> On Jan 9, 2010, at 2:08 PM, Ron Hansen wrote:
>>> Can anyone recommend a spring loaded hatch latch that will work  
>>> on a 1/8” thich fuse side to hold on my canopy?
>>> Thanks
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