---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 01/05/03: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:09 AM - Re: Van's conduit (dean van winkle) 2. 07:50 AM - Re: Van's conduit (JohnCClarkVA@cs.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:09:07 AM PST US From: "dean van winkle" Subject: Re: RV9-List: Van's conduit --> RV9-List message posted by: "dean van winkle" Barry For planning purposes, I ordered the conduit right after receiving the wing kit. All the rib conduit holes were done on the drill press before assembling the wing skeletons. The conduit was installed, with the split down to drain any possible condensation, after the top skins were riveted on. The conduit upper forward location keeps it out of the way when installing the bottom skins. Dean Van Winkle RV-9A Fuselage ----- Original Message ----- From: "barry pote" Subject: Re: RV9-List: Van's conduit > --> RV9-List message posted by: barry pote > > Dean, the splitting of the tube is a nice touch. I put a dab of > proseal, here and there to 'keep' it firm. The only trick I would > recommend is...DO THE DRILLING OF HOLES in the ribs, before riveting to > the spars. Much easier de-burring. > > Barry Pote RV 9a canopy > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:50:51 AM PST US From: JohnCClarkVA@cs.com Subject: Re: RV9-List: Van's conduit --> RV9-List message posted by: JohnCClarkVA@cs.com Try attaching a small aluminum J-shaped clips to the ribs, with the hook aligned with the edge of the lightening hole. You can then run the conduit down through the lightening holes and use zip-ties to attach the conduit to the J portion of the clip. Dap some proseal or aluminum-safe RTV to the conduit and rib. You can skip some of the closely spaced inboard ribs. You only have to drill small holes for rivets or pop-rivets to attach the J-clip rather than the 3/4 inch holes in all of the ribs.