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Hi all, Happy New Year!
"Santa" was good to me this year! My wife handed me a box Christmas morning that I was not expecting until a few days after Christmas. Inside was a Binder Excel DD, Mike was able to get it out in time (he was in the middle of some terrible weather) to arrive Christmas Eve, and my wife got to it when they delivered it and hid it before I got home. I had been doing some planning for this build for a few weeks and Mike was kind enough to send me a set of new instructions he has been working on since changing the kit. I have read reviews of the kit and packing and I can say I am impressed with the quality and care he takes with packing the kit! A+++ is all I can say, this will not be the only Binder kit I will invest in.
Now the planning is in earnest, though I will not be able to build for a couple months. A stipulation that the "Boss" has imposed on me! I am trying to decide whether to go with the supplied motor retainer or install a Aero Pack flanged 54mm retainer or a standard Aero Pack retainer. I am wondering what most have done with their Excels and the pros and cons of going with the flanged retainer (other than not needing a screw driver). I was hoping Aero Pack would have instructions available online but, no joy. Does anyone have a scan of the instructions for the flanged 54mm retainer that I can look at? And, if I go with the flanged retainer any advice on getting the threaded inserts in straight.
Thanks for any opinions info and advice in advance!
"Santa" was good to me this year! My wife handed me a box Christmas morning that I was not expecting until a few days after Christmas. Inside was a Binder Excel DD, Mike was able to get it out in time (he was in the middle of some terrible weather) to arrive Christmas Eve, and my wife got to it when they delivered it and hid it before I got home. I had been doing some planning for this build for a few weeks and Mike was kind enough to send me a set of new instructions he has been working on since changing the kit. I have read reviews of the kit and packing and I can say I am impressed with the quality and care he takes with packing the kit! A+++ is all I can say, this will not be the only Binder kit I will invest in.
Now the planning is in earnest, though I will not be able to build for a couple months. A stipulation that the "Boss" has imposed on me! I am trying to decide whether to go with the supplied motor retainer or install a Aero Pack flanged 54mm retainer or a standard Aero Pack retainer. I am wondering what most have done with their Excels and the pros and cons of going with the flanged retainer (other than not needing a screw driver). I was hoping Aero Pack would have instructions available online but, no joy. Does anyone have a scan of the instructions for the flanged 54mm retainer that I can look at? And, if I go with the flanged retainer any advice on getting the threaded inserts in straight.
Thanks for any opinions info and advice in advance!