Convert Denford Fixture to Dragster

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Convert Denford Fixture to Dragster

Post by boots » Wed 22 Oct , 2008 15:31 pm

How do I convert the Denford Co2 Car Fixture from F1 car blanks to Dragster Blanks?

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Post by boots » Wed 22 Oct , 2008 15:42 pm

Here are some photos that show how to convert the fixture.
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Tighten the 4 bolts keeping the V-block square to the table and side rails.
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Use a square to align the V-block with the table.
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Move the block to the end of the fixture and use a square to align the block with the side rails.
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Remove the 4 bolts from the V-block.
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Remove the F1 block assembly from the jig.
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Loosen the straps that hold the F1 block assembly to the jig.
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Post by boots » Wed 22 Oct , 2008 16:24 pm

More photos to finish up the conversion.

There is a Word Document at the end with some Hints and Tips for using the Denford Co2 Car Fixture.
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Tighten the straps to hold the Dragster assembly in th jig.
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Tighten the clamps to hold the front of the block to the nose plate.
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Sand or file the front of the block to fit the nose plate.
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The front of the block must fit tight in the nose plate.
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Remove the clamps from the top of the F1 nose plate.
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F1 Offsets for the Denford Co2 Fixture.doc
Hints and Tips for the Co2 Car fixture
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Post by boots » Wed 22 Oct , 2008 16:31 pm

Attached is a pdf file showing how to set the Y offset for the Denford Co2 Car fixture.
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