---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 12/03/04: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:29 AM - RV-4 back seat heat (Richard Stoffel) 2. 09:30 AM - Re: RV-4 back seat heat (Moore, Warren) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:29:22 AM PST US From: Richard Stoffel Subject: RV4-List: RV-4 back seat heat --> RV4-List message posted by: Richard Stoffel Hello, I see Van's suggested routing for a 2" scat tube for back seat heat. A few questions: (1) Anyone have any experience on how this works (is it worth it?) (2) How do you cut the holes through the F-404 webs and the spar webs that are sandwiched in between the two F-404 webs? The only thing I can think of is an adjustable fly-cutter, but I was wondering if you'd have enough access (clearance) with all of the other pieces in place. Right now I have the forward fuselage pieces (frame) riveted together without the skins on yet, but I can't install the wings due to limited space. So i t looks to me like you have to wait until the end to do this? Any suggestions? Thanks ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:30:41 AM PST US From: "Moore, Warren" Subject: RE: RV4-List: RV-4 back seat heat --> RV4-List message posted by: "Moore, Warren" I did this after the wings were attached to run a 1 3/4 inch scat tube from the bottom of the right wing for front and back fresh air, not for heat. (live in Southern California) I used a 90 deg attachment to my electric drill, and a 1 3/4 inch metal hole saw I bought at Sears. Then used my Dremel tool to polish it out. Crude but worked well. Just be hyper careful not to hit any of the Spar web spredders! -----Original Message----- From: Richard Stoffel [mailto:rickstoffel@sbcglobal.net] Subject: RV4-List: RV-4 back seat heat --> RV4-List message posted by: Richard Stoffel Hello, I see Van's suggested routing for a 2" scat tube for back seat heat. A few questions: (1) Anyone have any experience on how this works (is it worth it?) (2) How do you cut the holes through the F-404 webs and the spar webs that are sandwiched in between the two F-404 webs? The only thing I can think of is an adjustable fly-cutter, but I was wondering if you'd have enough access (clearance) with all of the other pieces in place. Right now I have the forward fuselage pieces (frame) riveted together without the skins on yet, but I can't install the wings due to limited space. So i t looks to me like you have to wait until the end to do this? Any suggestions? Thanks