Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 16:46:03 -0500
Reply-To: Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
In-Reply-To: <30D154B7-5EAB-4F42-B3F0-5467C7930EC9@shaw.ca>
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I just measured mine which fit nicely-1/16-3/32” thick x 17” x 11 7/8” w/ 4- 1 1/8” diameter cutouts at the corners.
Ymmv!
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> On Feb 5, 2020, at 11:22 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> I used 1/8” thick lexan.
>
> I’d caution you on heating lexan to bend. You can do it but it’s not like plexiglass. The lexan can get internal bubbles ( exact cause of this I’m not sure, something to do with water...) when you heat it the same way you would do with plexiglas. Can be done but it’s more involved.
>
> Alistair
>
>> On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:16 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> AB & TB
>>
>> Is there a preferred thickness ? Lexan has another nice trait >
>>
>> Can fairly easily be warmed & bent so if You would like to have the ends
>>
>> that fit in the window tracks fit neater it's doable ~
>>
>>
>>>> On 4 Feb , 2020, at 2:34 PM, Alistair Bell wrote:
>>>
>>> Eric,
>>>
>>> I attached a quick and dirty PDF drawing of my screen to the blog post, here.
>>>
>>> https://shufti.blog/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/
>>>
>>> Let me know how it compares in shape and size to Toms
>>>
>>> Alistair
>>>
>>>>> On Feb 4, 2020, at 10:03 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Yes, from the verbal description that sounds right.
>>>>
>>>> Toms have rounded notches that look and feel nice. I’ll double check his against these measurements and then create them.
>>>>
>>>> I have clear stock and a frosted piece. I might make a set of each.
>>>>
>>>> Eric Caron
>>>> 85 Gl Auto
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Feb 4, 2020, at 11:43 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> You mean this type Eric?
>>>>>
>>>>> https://shufti.blog/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Alistair
>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Feb 4, 2020, at 7:57 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi tom,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I kept this on list in case others are interested.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Years ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window to let air in and keep rain out.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I lost them. Can you send again?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I had given up as the price of plexiglass glass locally was crazy.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But, I have two sheets that were left at my new house. So I’m thinking I would like to make a set.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I need the full rectangular measurement and then the measurement of the bottom from start of the half circle over.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I remember how they look and could probably create them but yours have the perfect fit so I’d like the measurements.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Eric Caron
>>>>>> 85 GL Auto
>>>>
>>
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