Completing my manual horn with brass

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Completing my manual horn with brass

Post by joe.wal » Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:07 am

Since the horn on my 1916 T has lost it's brass part sometime in the last 105 years I now made a cone by myself as I did not find an original part.

From the 'bay' I got a fairly cheap trumpet and cut off the cone with an iron saw.
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It does not have the perfect shape or diameter but does look fine enough for my taste.
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After removing some lacquer from the rim of the horn I used a two component glue which should dry out transparent.
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Result looks fine to me - will let it sit for a week to have the glue fully hardening and hope the construction will stand the vibrations ...
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Re: Completing my manual horn with brass

Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:51 pm

Nice fix! Clever and it looks great.
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When did I do that?

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Re: Completing my manual horn with brass

Post by Hudson29 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:37 pm

That looks great! Now you will not have to worry about the plating wearing thin.

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Re: Completing my manual horn with brass

Post by speedytinc » Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:46 pm

Rich Eagle wrote:
Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:51 pm
Nice fix! Clever and it looks great.
Rich
Ditto. Another trick for the archives.
You guys amaze me with some of your brilliant fixes.

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Re: Completing my manual horn with brass

Post by ivaldes1 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:14 pm

A few brass rivets would probably hold it on well and look good.

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Re: Completing my manual horn with brass

Post by joe.wal » Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:27 am

Highly appreciate your positive feedback.

The glue proofs very strong, first ride without problems and the new brass part shining in the sun.



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Re: Completing my manual horn with brass

Post by John Codman » Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:14 pm

The horn looks great, but I would second the comment about brass rivets. I have never encountered any sort of chemical fastener (glue) that will stand up long-term to constant vibration. It may be six months or six years, but in my experience, you are going to lose that bell as it is presently secured. I have even seen FAA approved bonding agents fail. Ask any old-time flight instructor about Cessna 150 - 152 tubular landing gear steps.

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