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MichelleC
Newbie Joined: 01 Dec 2016 Location: Longmont, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Topic: 3rd 180 mod - furnace heat deflector Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 4:32pm |
John-
If you are really going to have these made and it will work in a 2016 177HRE, I would like one. I'll pay the postage to have you ship it to me in Colorado :) Thanks Michelle
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 6:07pm |
MichelleC,
Looks like the heater is under the queen in the rear on the slideout side, so now we need right and left hand version, to make them work right, shouldn't change the cost. I guess I don't mind if enough people are interested, or someone on this forum must be a tin knocker, either now or in a past life, Wanna make some money and be a hero and make people love you,and get Karma?...../ So +1 right facing. rgds John
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285 |
Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 7:15pm |
Unfortunately, that is a bit steep. I guess $47/half-hour is not unheard of, but it is not going to fly right now. Even 20% off, still leaves the basic metal (without the wrap) at $44 plus shipping. If you could make a full-size template on something like kraft paper, it would be easy to put that into an envelope. How much would you want for that? I have the tools to cut and bend the metal myself (tin snips, vice, boards, rubber hammer, etc). |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:33pm |
Stephan,
No problem on a template, I'll make one next week and just send it to you. Anyone else wanting in let me know. I'm wondering if I could just make a PDF on autocad and make a link you (and others) could print at a print shop? I'll pm for your address when it's done, I wouldn't pay that much either but a few tools, desire, a little blood goes along way. rgds John
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285 |
Posted: 17 Mar 2017 at 8:36am |
Thank you. I appreciate it. I'm not familiar with Autocad, but PDF files are easy to work with.
We have a Staples near us and I believe they have a large-format printer. I can call them and ask if that would be something they could print for me. If the template can be split to print on multiple pages with registration marks for alignment, I have an HP OfficeJet 7610 that can take up to 11"x17" (tabloid) paper and tape the sheets together for a larger template. That could also work for 8-1/2"x11" paper. It would just take more sheets. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2017 at 2:09am |
Stephan,
I put together PDF's of the deflector. I also did a top, side, bottom and front in PDF form. If you need it in PDF form, Pm me your Email and I'll send them. Couldn't scale them full size but you should be able to use the #s. These are the corrected drawings with minor changes. The numbers on the top cuts for the bend taps and return air don't add up. You should just use your grill and mark it how it should be until i have time to change the #s The foil wrap I used is from Home Depot, Frost king-foil wrapped foam, in the sheet metal section. Good luck and have fun! rgds John
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2017 at 9:38am |
Thank you. That is great! The numbers on the smaller size drawing will work fine. What did you use for sheet metal? Was it an aluminum sheet or did you use a galvanized sheet? I'll use these patterns to work on a full-size template so I can see how the parts fit together before marking and cutting sheet metal. I appreciate your making this available.
Do you think this would work? The Hillman Group 24-In x 2-ft Plated Steel Sheet Metal? It is 26 gauge. I have not been able to find 22 gauge in the size that would fit the template measurements at a reasonable price. There is also the IMPERIAL 24-in x 3-ft sheet metal, but it has in the specifications that it is 30 gauge |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2017 at 10:26am |
Stephan,
I used 22 gauge because that was the size of the scrap piece my sheet metal guy had on the shelf cheap. Home depot sells a 24 gauge 24" x 24" for about $10 that would work fine. 26 gauge is fine also. I made few changes, 1. I deleted the return air slots on the bottom because the furnace sits right on the plywood and it did nothing. 2. Made the shortside back piece a separate L shaped piece because it's one less seam in an awkward corner and made the tab overlaps easier, and it made the template a little more sane. rgds John |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2017 at 11:03am |
Thank you. I look forward to making one of these. I'll look for the 24 gauge sheet the next time I go to HD. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Mwseagren
Newbie Joined: 22 Mar 2017 Location: Edinboro, PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 8:20pm |
With John's plans, I was able to get a deflector made and installed in our 2017 179. Thank you John for all of the insight and hard work in getting the prototype and plans developed. For those of you making this, make sure your bends are good, I did not have a brake and was in a hurry and it threw my measurements off.
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Matt Seagren
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