---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 02/14/04: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:01 AM - Joint plate hole location (Don Alexander) 2. 06:53 PM - Re: Dimples, rivets and gaps (DThomas773@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:01:08 AM PST US From: Don Alexander Subject: RV9-List: Joint plate hole location --> RV9-List message posted by: Don Alexander Paul, > just started to dimple the splice plate the joins the LE to the >tank, and I'm suddenly not sure I drilled this thing right. The tank >screw dimples go right to the edge of the plate, distorting the edge >slightly, and the #40 platenut attach holes are right at minimum edge >distance, .22" or so. I didn't have the problem you described. The holes were definitely more centrally located on the joint plate than you're describing. Here are links to a couple of photos on my web site that may be helpful. It sounds like you may not have located the joint plate correctly before you started drilling the holes. http://www.propjock.com/images/Wings/W-jointplate-72.JPG http://www.propjock.com/images/Wings/Wing-left-joint-strip-72.jpg http://www.propjock.com/images/Wings/JointStrip1.jpg Don 90702 Finishing the wings and the fuselage inventory ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:53:04 PM PST US From: DThomas773@aol.com Subject: Re: RV9-List: Dimples, rivets and gaps --> RV9-List message posted by: DThomas773@aol.com In respect to the tank dimple dies, be sure when you'r through with them to mark or store them where you won't confuse them with you regular dies. Don't ask why I'm giving this tip. Dennis Thomas, RV-9 waiting for inspection