Heng Long On/Off Switch

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Re: Heng Long On/Off Switch

Post by wibblywobbly »

Easiest way is probably to drill a couple of small holes and then turn them into a rectangle with a file, and or modelling knife.
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Re: Heng Long On/Off Switch

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wibblywobbly wrote: Easiest way is probably to drill a couple of small holes and then turn them into a rectangle with a file, and or modelling knife.

this is the method I have used in the past, I use a drill with a diameter that is a bit larger then the width of the switch knob and drill two holes next to each other and then use a Swan-Norton scalpel to make the holes join together and then square the corners out.
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Re: Heng Long On/Off Switch

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brilliant mod, thanks, now done my Tigers. It's also handy as I have recharging sockets under the heat shield and wiring now much closer. The simplest solutions are often the best.
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oz wrote: yep i can mate but these Germans were very clever people,  almost cunning......... ;D
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