Bomar Hatch Frame

[hilbert]

I found significant scaring after removing the forward hatch.



Couldn't bring myself to reattach the hatch using the same method. Decided to epoxy in 1/2" G10 rods and tap 1/4"-20 thread. The idea of tapping G10 was from one of John Stone's posts



Only 17 more to go.



A rare sighting of the author. Almost ready for paint.

[JD-MDR]

Hi Jonathon, Where did you get the G-10 rods?

[hilbert]

Hi Jonathon, Where did you get the G-10 rods?

McMaster-Carr, https://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/124/3752/=1dqszdx
1/2" diameter x 1 ft, part# 8669K17, $8.45

Great source for stainless 316 nuts & bolts, FRP/G10 and other assorted hardware.
Impeccable service, super web site and fast, inexpensive UPS shipping!
They have a facility in Los Angeles.

[JD-MDR]

Thanks

[JD-MDR]

Hi Jonathon, I recieved my order of g-10 rods and plate so fast.I've attached a photo of the plate. It looks different from what we used on the chainplates.This has green color.Do you know if its the same.Its described as High Temp Electrical-Insulating Garolite sheet. Thanks

[hilbert]

Hi John, McMaster-Carr is nothing if not efficient and their shipping fees are reasonable for UPS residential deliver.
It looks like you ordered Garolite G-11, which is also epoxy resin with fiberglass fabric reinforcement.
https://www.mcmaster.com/#8710k334/=1dstzxq

All the properties look very similar to G-10.
Tensile strength 37,000psi, impact strength 7.00 ft-lbs/in, hardeness: Rockwell M110 (extra hard). It should make an excellent backing plate.
Is that what you intend to use it for?

[JD-MDR]

Thanks, What a great forum.You guys are all amazing.