04-22-2013, 07:22 AM
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OC....Are you going to pass your legacy down to one of your friends to continue?  |
Are you volunteering? You will need a metal turning lathe, drill press(s), horizontal band saw, vertical metal cutting band saw, bead blaster, hyd. arbor press, pneumatic pop rivet gun, files, air sander etc. I will forward my template for attaching bracket and the form die.
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04-22-2013, 07:26 AM
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MI Camperz
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DH asks, "How large of a Metal Turning Lathe do you need?"
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04-22-2013, 07:29 AM
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DH asks, "How large of a Metal Turning Lathe do you need?"
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Mine is a 9", but a smaller one would work as long as it will hold 2" dia alum. shafts to make the outer pole slug/pad.
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04-22-2013, 07:36 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Just a short note from the Staff.
Old Coot has been making these in extremely limited runs and more as a service to the membership rather than a "business" opportunity.
For the price, he can't possibly be getting "minimum wage" for his labor, let alone any return on investment for his equipment. As such, after much discussion "in the back room," he has not been considered a "commercial vendor" by the rules of the forum.
Should someone take his designs and start a business making these awesome additions to electric awnings; we would of course require vendor status like anyone else involved in a "for profit" enterprise.
Herk
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04-22-2013, 07:44 AM
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Thanks, Herk for the explanation.
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04-22-2013, 07:49 AM
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MI Camperz
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Originally Posted by herk7769
Just a short note from the Staff.
Old Coot has been making these in extremely limited runs and more as a service to the membership rather than a "business" opportunity.
For the price, he can't possibly be getting "minimum wage" for his labor, let alone any return on investment for his equipment. As such, after much discussion "in the back room," he has not been considered a "commercial vendor" by the rules of the forum.
Should someone take his designs and start a business making these awesome additions to electric awnings; we would of course require vendor status like anyone else involved in a "for profit" enterprise.
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I figured that it was more of a hobby/courtesy. Just wondered if his many handy friends wanted to continue.
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04-22-2013, 07:57 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Originally Posted by bodzcampers
I figured that it was more of a hobby/courtesy. Just wondered if his many handy friends wanted to continue.
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Having met Neil, I doubt anyone would want to invest the time and effort required to make a similar product (other than for himself) at double what he has been asking. Just my opinion of course and does not reflect the policy of the Forum.
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04-22-2013, 08:03 AM
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Enjoy helping others enjoy their camping experiences in any way I can.
Also keeps me out of TOWTA's hair during the day. 
Thanks, Herk.
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04-22-2013, 08:04 AM
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looks like you can trip on the lines if not watching were you are going
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You can run into the tounge of a trailer or bump your head on the front of a fifth wheel if you don't watch where you are going?  Just saying. Youroo!!
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04-22-2013, 08:06 AM
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MI Camperz
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Sure was nice of OC to share his effort.
I guess the power awning folks will be looking for other solutions soon.
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04-22-2013, 12:47 PM
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Still time for shipment yet today. UPS will not be here for another couple of hrs.
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04-23-2013, 01:37 AM
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When the support poles are secured in the travel or stowed position, does the power awning operate as if they were not installed? (or do they have to be dismounted to operate as if not installed?)
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04-23-2013, 01:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RenoRock
When the support poles are secured in the travel or stowed position, does the power awning operate as if they were not installed? (or do they have to be dismounted to operate as if not installed?)
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Yup operates as if they weren't there.
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04-23-2013, 06:24 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Here is the awning deployed with the arms stowed.
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04-23-2013, 06:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RenoRock
When the support poles are secured in the travel or stowed position, does the power awning operate as if they were not installed? (or do they have to be dismounted to operate as if not installed?)
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If your interested please pm oldcoot and he'll ship u a set right out!
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04-23-2013, 11:12 AM
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5 sets left ready to ship and 1 set available for custom length poles for a motorhome and then the shop is closed.
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04-23-2013, 04:08 PM
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5 sets left ready to ship and 1 set available for custom length poles for a motorhome and then the shop is closed.
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Just sent a PM about a set 
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04-23-2013, 04:13 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Just sent a PM about a set |
Nice!
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04-23-2013, 04:14 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Almost out of business BIB sale going on right now !
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04-23-2013, 05:01 PM
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I just painted set #1. Hate those drying times. LOL
Going to completely install the first set, and see what I learn in the process.
I am changing out the upper mounting bolt to one with a shank to reduce the threads wearing on the pivoting mount.
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