---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 09/07/06: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:44 AM - Advice for the Newby (Bill & Debbie Settle) 2. 04:01 AM - Re: RV8-List New Builder (tools) (llsbiii3@netzero.net) 3. 06:37 AM - Re: New Builder (Valovich, Paul) 4. 05:32 PM - Advice For The Newby () 5. 07:07 PM - Re: Advice For The Newby (Jeff Preou) 6. 10:06 PM - Re: Advice for the Newby (Bart Filipiak) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:44:52 AM PST US From: Bill & Debbie Settle Subject: RV8-List: Advice for the Newby --> RV8-List message posted by: Bill & Debbie Settle Gentlemen, I sincerely appreciate everyone's input on the tool questions I had. I think for now, I'll buy the Main Squeeze and see how that works before deciding what to do about a pneumatic squeezer. Thanks again, Bill Settle ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:01:05 AM PST US From: "llsbiii3@netzero.net" Subject: RV8-List: Re: RV8-List New Builder (tools) The pneumatic squeezer permits one hand to hold parts. I am happy with m y Main Squeeze, and DSRT. My pneumatic squeezerorginally came fro Clear air. Welcome aboard, Bill! >Also, can someone >recommend a pneumatic squeezer and are they necessary? Any other advice anyone >could provide on anything would be greatly appreciated. The pneumatic squeezer permits one hand to hold parts. I am happy with my Main Squeeze, and DSRT.  My pneumatic squeezerorginall y came fro Clear air.


Welcome aboard, Bill!

>Also, can someone
>recommend a pneumatic& nbsp;squeezer and are they necessary? Any  other advice
anyone
>could provide on anyth ing would be greatly appreciated.
________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:37:25 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV8-List: New Builder From: "Valovich, Paul" If you have the $, I highly recommend the pneumatic squeezer. It not only speeds the repetitive dimpling / riveting process involved in attaching the larger skins and other components, it also provides consistency with the appearance of the numerous rivets that is difficult to achieve with a hand squeezer. Got mine (refurbished) from U.S. Industrial Tools and have been completely satisfied with the operation and value received. And an off track lesson learned from long-ago posts: If you do get one, don't oil it like you do drills and other tools. Paul Valovich Ridgecrest, CA -8A QB - Interior paint, about to spend big bucks on a motor and avionics ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:32:52 PM PST US From: Subject: RV8-List: Advice For The Newby --> RV8-List message posted by: Thanks guys for the info on the pneumatic vs main squeeze. I ordered the main squeeze today. I had not thought about having one hand free to hold parts. That's something to think about... Then again, I'm sure the little wifey will be there the whole way to hold parts for me... right? Another question please, if I may... I'm filling out my order form for my tail kit as we speak. Do I want electric trim or manual? I just sold my Luscombe and it didn't know anything about electrically operated control surfaces. Thanks, Bill Settle. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:07:19 PM PST US Subject: RE: RV8-List: Advice For The Newby From: "Jeff Preou" --> RV8-List message posted by: "Jeff Preou" I went manual (no motor to fail or anything), but then I read about a gadget that will operate the flaps and the trim auto-magically together. Cool :-) Very handy; no re-trimming when deploying flaps on approach, or hauling them up during a go around. I *might* convert: haven't decided yet. RE: tools. If you don't get the pneumatic, do yourself a BIG favour and get a DRDT-2; actually, do the tail first, *then* get the DRDT-2 before the wing skins come along. You'll appreciate it much more then. I guarantee it will be a decision you won't regret! Cheers, -- Jeff Preou Hamilton, New Zealand -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of billsettle@peoplepc.com Sent: Friday, 8 September 2006 12:32 p.m. Subject: RV8-List: Advice For The Newby --> RV8-List message posted by: Thanks guys for the info on the pneumatic vs main squeeze. I ordered the main squeeze today. I had not thought about having one hand free to hold parts. That's something to think about... Then again, I'm sure the little wifey will be there the whole way to hold parts for me... right? Another question please, if I may... I'm filling out my order form for my tail kit as we speak. Do I want electric trim or manual? I just sold my Luscombe and it didn't know anything about electrically operated control surfaces. Thanks, Bill Settle. ############################################################ This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by NetIQ MailMarshal and Symantec Antivirus ############################################################ ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:06:46 PM PST US From: Bart Filipiak Subject: Re: RV8-List: Advice for the Newby --> RV8-List message posted by: Bart Filipiak Another thing to consider regarding the trim selection. There is an autopilot, I believe a TruTrak model, that will automatically adjust your elevator trim while maintaining, and / or while climbind or descending at a desired rate. Increases your servo longevity, and makes life a little easier on you. (Assuming there will be an AP in there!) --- Bill & Debbie Settle wrote: > --> RV8-List message posted by: Bill & Debbie Settle > > > Gentlemen, > > I sincerely appreciate everyone's input on the tool > questions I had. I think for now, I'll buy the Main > Squeeze and see how that works before deciding what > to do about a pneumatic squeezer. > > Thanks again, > Bill Settle > > ________________________________________ > > > browse > Subscriptions page, > FAQ, > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV8-List > > Web Forums! > > > Admin. > > > > > __________________________________________________