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1. 02:34 AM - dimpling elevator skin (Ewinne@aol.com)
2. 03:06 AM - Re: Elevator Skin Dimpling (John Oliveira)
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4. 05:44 PM - Re: RV9-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 05/02/03 (Matthew Brandes)
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| Subject: | dimpling elevator skin |
--> RV9-List message posted by: Ewinne@aol.com
Dave-
One of the techniques for dimpling those kinds of skins is to use the
benchtop dimpler, attach it to the front of the bench top using a U-shaped
clamp (I used a piece of pipe-hanger strapping) loosely enough so that you
can slide the tool forward and backward as needed, and so it can overhang the
bench top. Put the skin in the tool so the "bent" side hangs down. This way,
the skin doesn't have to open up all the way- it only has to open enough to
fold under the tool, and under the bench top. This leave a clear field on top
to align the skin and swing the hammer. Be sure you support the sides so it
hangs straight across the die, or it'll make crooked dimples and tool marks
in that thin skin. Don't ask me how I know!
Ed Winne
RV9A
Jonestown PA
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| Subject: | Re: Elevator Skin Dimpling |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "John Oliveira" <oliveira@frontiernet.net>
They Open up just fine. I don't recall taking any special precautions and
they did not wrinkle or crease. I recall spreading them to about 80
degrees. I think I left the plastic on while dimpling.
John Oliveira
90054
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From: "David Burden" <db1yg@earthlink.net>
Subject: RV9-List: Elevator Skin Dimpling
> --> RV9-List message posted by: "David Burden" <db1yg@earthlink.net>
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> I have finished my RV9A HS and VS--starting on the Elevator and Rudder. I
have a vise grip style hand dimpler and the big Avery style workbench top
dimpler. How do you dimple the Elevator skin to stiffener holes which are
closest to the curved forward segment of the elevator skin. It seems to me
that with the .016 skin any attempt to "open" the folded skin beyond about
40 degrees to accesss with the Avery dimpler would surely crease (and ruin)
the skin.
>
> Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Dave B.
> 78 Mooney and "Someday" an RV9A
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>
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| Subject: | RE: RV9-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 05/02/03 |
--> RV9-List message posted by: Matthew Brandes <mbrandes@irr.com>
Dave,
Don't worry about bending the elevators wide open. I clamped a long level
to the inside of the skin (to keep it straight) then pulled it open and used
tape to hold it to the table. If you look around some builder sites, you'll
see examples, but go for it.
BTW, I just finished the leading edge of my rudder and I would recommend
"rolling" it BEFORE you mount the counterbalance skin/weight. You'll have
much better access. (I also used an edge roller to get a good seam on the
overlap.)
Matthew
RV-9A Emp.
N523RV Rsvd.
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Time: 04:12:50 PM PST US
From: "David Burden" <db1yg@earthlink.net>
Subject: RV9-List: Elevator Skin Dimpling
--> RV9-List message posted by: "David Burden" <db1yg@earthlink.net>
I have finished my RV9A HS and VS--starting on the Elevator and Rudder.
I have
a vise grip style hand dimpler and the big Avery style workbench top
dimpler.
How do you dimple the Elevator skin to stiffener holes which are closest
to
the curved forward segment of the elevator skin. It seems to me that
with the
.016 skin any attempt to "open" the folded skin beyond about 40 degrees
to accesss
with the Avery dimpler would surely crease (and ruin) the skin.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Dave B.
78 Mooney and "Someday" an RV9A
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