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1. 04:36 AM - Re: HS-404 trim (jtgarner)
2. 06:45 AM - Re: HS-404 trim (Lloyd)
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--> RV8-List message posted by: "jtgarner" <jtgarner@shentel.net>
I'm constantly using my band saw (wood cutting blade) to make aluminum
parts. Couldn't be without it. I cut just shy of the line and clean it up
"to the line" with my belt/disk sander.
Tom Garner, RV-8A lower engine cowl.
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From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Will & Lynda
Allen
Subject: RV8-List: HS-404 trim
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Will & Lynda Allen" <linenwool@attbi.com>
Actually I have a few questions here.
What did most people use to trim the HS404? I'm thinking about buying a
band saw because it seems to me that will be the easiest way to make this
cut and all similar cuts in the future. I've tried aluminum snips but they
seem to make ugly cuts. I bought a pair of left and right handed snips at
Home Depot but I haven't tried those yet. Does anyone know if the snips from
home depot will be any different than the ones at Avery or other aircraft
tool suppliers? Also, is it really necessary to pay $30 for a 24" steel
ruler? Has anyone found these at a normal tool supply company at a more
reasonable prices than over a dollar an inch?
-Will Allen
North Bend, Wa
RV-8 emp.
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--> RV8-List message posted by: Lloyd <tlloyd6250@comcast.net>
When trimming Al sheet, try this.
Make your cut in three passes. The first 1/4" away from the line you desire.
The second at 1/8" away from the line and the last near, but still not on
the line. Then finish with a file.
The reason for this progression is that on the first cut small ripples will
remain on the good piece due to the strength of the discard. The smaller
second cut will result in almost no ripple and the third will produce a curl
on the discard and no ripple. After finish filing the you'll have a perfect
edge. As too files; Course files like body files are great. They never load
up. File files require constant brushing with the wire side of a file card
to cut cleanly. Chrome plated medium single cut bastards are the great as
well.
Tom Lloyd N842TL
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Will & Lynda
Allen
Subject: RV8-List: HS-404 trim
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Will & Lynda Allen" <linenwool@attbi.com>
Actually I have a few questions here.
What did most people use to trim the HS404? I'm thinking about buying a
band saw because it seems to me that will be the easiest way to make this
cut and all similar cuts in the future. I've tried aluminum snips but they
seem to make ugly cuts. I bought a pair of left and right handed snips at
Home Depot but I haven't tried those yet. Does anyone know if the snips from
home depot will be any different than the ones at Avery or other aircraft
tool suppliers? Also, is it really necessary to pay $30 for a 24" steel
ruler? Has anyone found these at a normal tool supply company at a more
reasonable prices than over a dollar an inch?
-Will Allen
North Bend, Wa
RV-8 emp.
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