I did the 'scarf' on one wing using a variety of things. A die grinder
mounted disk sander was most effective. I know it sounds like the wrong
tool but it worked well. Sanding a scarf using a block with fine paper
may exhaust your patience.
Having done it, I did not think it worthwhile. Yes, look at what the
QB builders did on the top skin overlap. They just knocked the exposed
corner off at 45 degrees. Looks nice. I ended up not even doing that
for the bottoms.
I found enough material to tap the tiedowns. As recommended by others,
use plenty of lube and back out often. This is not a place you want to
break off a tap (as if there is anywhere you want to break off a tap).
I used a vacuum to clean out the chips.
Bill Watson
LES KEARNEY wrote:
> Hi
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> This wekend I started fininihsing off my QB wings. When installing the
> botton skins, the plans reference step 5 on pag 16-2 that describe how
> to improve the "aesthetics" of the wing overlaps.
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> While the plans suggest removing material from the overlapped skins,
> they neglect to say how to do this. The range of possibilities go from
> a chain saw to a jeweler's file. I think a sanding block with a fine
> grit sandpaper might work but was wondering what others have used.
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> As well, I have a couple of tie down rings for the wings. Looking at
> the ring attachment points, it looks like the there is not enough
> material to allow tapping holes for the rings. Am I missing something ?
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> Inquiring minds need to know.
>
> Les Kearney
> #40643 - some assembly required
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