[R-390] Non A Front Panel

[Scott, Barry (Clyde B)]

Roger,

You might consider having a plug of a slightly smaller diameter than the hole made of the same thickness aluminum sheet and then having it MIG-welded front and back.  You could then smooth the welds and fill any tiny pitting with JBWeld or some other filler.  It might be a more mechanically solid plan than a pressed-in plug in such a thing panel.  It would not be easy, but it would be solid.  I think this would require a pretty experienced welder as you could potentially warp the panel if you're not careful.

Just a thought,

Barry - N4BUQ

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> Any suggestions for plan "B"?  I have thought about
> having a machine shop mill the hole round and press a
> plug in.  Not really interested in filling the hole
> with putty or things related.
> 
> Thanks for your time and let me know what you may
> have, even a real "parts" rig.
> 
> 73's
> 
> Roger
> KC8OPP