---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 07/12/17: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:09 AM - Re: Working with sheet metal (Pocono John) 2. 06:59 AM - Re: Working with sheet metal (tkreiner) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:09:36 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Working with sheet metal From: "Pocono John" Thank you TomI appreciate your time to help me out. I like the manila envelope idea. My sheet metal is 4130. John C -------- John Cronin Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=470932#470932 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:59:17 AM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Working with sheet metal From: "tkreiner" John, OOPS! Sheet metal conjures up images of formed aluminum in my old mind.... So, working with the bandsaw, and some hi rpm tools, i.e. die grinders, for reducing to final shape is the best course. After they're to shape, you'll need files, and sandpaper to remove ALL tool marks, cut marks, etc., from EVERY edge, as these are called notches. During flight, normal working stresses may induce crack propagation from one of these sites. Have fun with this... -------- Tom Kreiner Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=470937#470937 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message pietenpol-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Pietenpol-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/pietenpol-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/pietenpol-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.