[quote]ORIGINAL: vmsguy

After much searching, and posts here, I could not find a leading edge for my current project.

I need a 1/2" by 1" LE.

As I thought about it, I realized: "Duh, it's a semi-circle, that shouldn't be so tough."

My current plan is to get 1/2" x 1" rectangular stock, and cut/sand it to a semi-circular shape.

I'm thinking I can get a small length of PVC pipe with an inside diameter of 1". Cut it in half lengthwise, and glue sanding paper to the inside curve.

Thinks I don't know.

1. Is PVC pipe with an Inside diameter of 1" available. I'm guessing 1-1/2" ID pipe would work suffice.
2. What kind of adhesive could I use to affix the sandpaper to the inside of it? (Brands/links please)
3. Will this work????

Thoughts????


The PVC will work (as long as it's straight)... this is the same general prinicipal of these:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...CH=bar+sanders
They even sell sandpaper to fit.. but I never need it that long. Mine has a couple V grooves (great for beveling rudders, etc, and half round though not as big as you will need.
I use what I call 3m tacky spray to hold it in place. A light dusting is also great for holding fiberglass cloth in place prior to resin, etc.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...EARCH=3m+spray
home depot, etc carries it

Mike