---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 01/01/04: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:34 AM - Elevator/Trim Tab Bends (h) 2. 08:52 AM - Builders Tools (David Serratt) 3. 09:58 AM - Re: Builders Tools (Kent Sorensen) 4. 10:26 PM - Ground block (Darwin N. Barrie) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:34:27 AM PST US From: "h" Subject: RV7-List: Elevator/Trim Tab Bends --> RV7-List message posted by: "h" I fretted over how to bend the tabs like many other builders. At a fellow 7A builder's house yesterday, we talked about how to keep the wood wedge in place whilst tapping on it with a piece hardwood. He suggested double sided tape. I cut a piece of maple, tapered from 7/8" to 1/8" over a 4" centerline span and placed it along the bend line. Put the scraps from either side of the piece on the outside and clamped. The double sided tape held great and this much anticipated event was no biggie. I thought I would pass it along for those who come behind me. Marty Kwitek Green Bay Finishing the Empennage Saving up for the Wing ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:52:35 AM PST US From: "David Serratt" Subject: RV7-List: Builders Tools --> RV7-List message posted by: "David Serratt" I am a first time builder and am looking for tools to build a RV-7A. Hoping to find someone who doesn't need them anymore and willing to sell for a good price. Also do I really need 525 Clecos to build a RV-7A quickbuild kit? Thanks! ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:58:51 AM PST US From: Kent Sorensen Subject: Re: RV7-List: Builders Tools --> RV7-List message posted by: Kent Sorensen I can recommend the toolset from Avery. It doesn't seem worthwhile to try and piece together a toolset from scratch. The savings will turn out to be minimal, the quality and usefulness of the used tools will dubious. I have been impressed with the Avery tools and I have already used almost every one for the tail alone. No, for a quickbuild you do not need 525 clecos. I'm currently working on the tail with the Avery toolkit. If you tell them you will be doing the quickbuild they will adjust the number of clecos. I believe I got 150 of the 3/32 ones (silver) and 125 1/8's, and a handful of other sizes. I have had all the 3/32's in use already so I might get another 100. I tried to find someone who would sell their tools too, but few are interested. They need the tools for the next project, or for maintenance etc. I'm glad I got the prepackaged toolkit. Kent > I am a first time builder and am looking for tools to build a RV-7A. > Hoping to find someone who doesn't need them anymore and willing to > sell for > a good price. > Also do I really need 525 Clecos to build a RV-7A quickbuild kit? > Thanks! ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:26:16 PM PST US From: "Darwin N. Barrie" , Subject: RV7-List: Ground block --> RV7-List message posted by: "Darwin N. Barrie" I was preparing to order a ground block from B&C and noticed they are out of stock till "late January." Anyone have another source for these? Darwin N. Barrie Chandler AZ