Effective Tab Repair using Aluminum L

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  • posplayr
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    • Dec 2007
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    #16
    Originally posted by ptexotik
    this would be so nice & easy ... but I can't afford the 4mm drop in protruding tab position (effectively raising side cover position) ... due to Corbin seat confinements

    need a CNC machine!!
    if you are worried about the 4mm then bend the metal as you describe, basically the same thing. I have never noticed any offset issue and I also have the corbin seats.

    Aluminum is stiffer than copper and lighter as well but it will still bend. Soft enough to be easy to file.

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    • ptexotik

      #17
      Originally posted by posplayr
      if you are worried about the 4mm then bend the metal as you describe, basically the same thing. I have never noticed any offset issue and I also have the corbin seats.

      Aluminum is stiffer than copper and lighter as well but it will still bend. Soft enough to be easy to file.
      cheers bro

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      • salty_monk
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        #18
        Did a couple of these on the ES. Worked out great. Aluminium, drilled some holes in the "baseplate" for extra contact area.
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