---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 06/06/09: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:06 PM - Re: [RV-8] Digest Number 1216 (Speedy11@aol.com) 2. 04:22 PM - Re: Re: [RV-8] Digest Number 1216 (Matt Dralle) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:06:08 PM PST US From: Speedy11@aol.com Subject: RV8-List: Re: [RV-8] Digest Number 1216 Glenn, I did the same as Gary Daubert - I used a Dremel type tool with diamond cutters. You can spend $15 for each diamond cutter at Sears or buy 6 for $9 at Harbour Freight. They both worked equally well and cut the plexi with no problem. Stan Sutterfield we just finished lining up and clecoing the canopy frame to the fuse and getting ready to start trimming the canopy. we set it on the frame and it appears to be about 2 inches too big at the molding flange so a lot of trimming is going to be called for. we have been looking a t trimming options, the die grinder as vans recommends even tho that would take a while due to limited air capacity in the hanger, and a rotozip with a 90 degree attachment and cutting disc.. anyboy got any suggestions?w plus, somebody in rv land probably has a detailed description of the process and maybe a video...as you know, vans instructions are a little lacking in specifics.i.plus, somebody in rv land probably has a detailed description of the process an we gotta get with it...engine is on the way..it should be here by the end of june.. appreciate all the help...thanks.appre **************Stay connected and tighten your budget with a great mobile device for under $50. Take a Peek! ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:22:28 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Re: RV8-List: Re: [RV-8] Digest Number 1216 It took me two tries on the RV-8 canopy because of a huge crack near the back. On the second try, I used a Rotozip with a 90 deg cutoff wheel. Sweet ticket! Way better than the pneumatic cutoff wheel I used on the first try. I documented my process pretty well on my Kitlog web site. Links are provided below. Have a look here: Page 1: http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=dralle&project=638&category=2973&log=75161&row=60 Page 2: http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=dralle&project=638&category=2973&log=75277&row=59 Page 3: http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=dralle&project=638&category=2973&log=75278&row=58 and here: Page 1: http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=dralle&project=638&category=2973&log=75162&row=55 Page 2: http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=dralle&project=638&category=2973&log=75279&row=54 Page 3: http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=dralle&project=638&category=2973&log=75280&row=53 Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 N998RV Digging The Wings Out... At 04:03 PM 6/6/2009 Saturday, Speedy11@aol.com wrote: >Glenn, >I did the same as Gary Daubert - I used a Dremel type tool with diamond cutters. You can spend $15 for each diamond cutter at Sears or buy 6 for $9 at Harbour Freight. They both worked equally well and cut the plexi with no problem. >Stan Sutterfield > >we just finished lining up and clecoing the canopy frame to the fuse and getting ready to start trimming the canopy. we set it on the frame and it appears to be about 2 inches too big at the molding flange so a lot of trimming is going to be called for. we have been looking a t trimming options, the die grinder as vans recommends even tho that would take a while due to limited air capacity in the hanger, and a rotozip with a 90 degree attachment and cutting disc.. anyboy got any suggestions?? >plus, somebody in rv land probably has a detailed description of the process and maybe a video...as you know, vans instructions are a little lacking in specifics.i.e. dont use a saw and be careful. it sure would help to be able to look at it. >we gotta get with it...engine is on the way..it should be here by the end of june.. >appreciate all the help...thanks..Bell Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv8-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV8-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/rv8-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv8-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.