[Public-list] Portlight Frame Replacement Options

[George Dinwiddie]

C.B. Currier wrote:
> Well I removed the frames as delicately as possible today and found that
> many of the frames were extensively deterioriated from electrolysis(SS
> screws & salt water& aluminum). Several cracked and fell apart upon
> removal from the portlight(no extereme bending was involved). Arrgh! SO
> now I need to find a replacement not only for the lexan but also for the
> aluminum.
> I have a source for the lexan ... no need for help there.
> But I do need some advice on what to do about the frames.

You could probably take one to Washington Aluminum Company (or similar 
place) and get them to cut new ones.  I think you'll want to bevel the 
edges, but a flat back should work fine.

  - George


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