---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 05/12/04: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:30 AM - new builder (G B) 2. 08:25 AM - Re: New builder.... (Albert Gardner) 3. 01:44 PM - Re: new builder (Richard Scott) 4. 05:56 PM - Re: new builder (John Oliveira) 5. 06:01 PM - Re: new builder (Neilekins@aol.com) 6. 07:19 PM - Re: new builder (DThomas773@aol.com) 7. 10:55 PM - Re: new builder (Tommy Mead) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:16 AM PST US From: G B Subject: RV9-List: new builder --> RV9-List message posted by: G B Hello, My $0.02 worth. Write the rivet numbers on the bag with a sharpie in 1/2" or higher numbers. You will appreciate it later (470-4-4)! Don't do what I did: the shim for the rib for the horizontal stabilizer was in one of the bags. I cut it from the other strip stock that was supposed to be used for fiberglass tip on the rudder. Get help from a fellow RV builder, at least at first. This helped me tremendously! Read all the plans steps two or three times before doing the step. The order in which things need to be done is that way for a reason (not to close up an assembly before it is absolutely necessary). My emp is nearly done, and the wings are due to be shipped in late June. Glen Bankston Moultrie, GA ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:25:12 AM PST US From: "Albert Gardner" Subject: Re: RV9-List: New builder.... --> RV9-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" Chuck, if there is an EAA Chapter close by give them a visit. I spent a few dollars on donuts but in return I got more than enough support to complete my 9A and made some very good friends to boot. Albert Gardner RV-9A 872RV Yuma, AZ ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:44:42 PM PST US From: Richard Scott Subject: Re: RV9-List: new builder --> RV9-List message posted by: Richard Scott One more thing: Join or start a builder's group. You can do this at your local EAA chapter or on your own by finding out from Van's the names of builders in your area, call them up and organize a visit to someone's project. Our meetings were inspired by the Home Wing meetings, but we wanted a smaller group. We like a small group, less than a dozen folks. We get together at 7 and spend some time looking over the project in an informal manner for awhile as there are always latecomers. Then the host talks a little about the project, the problems he had and the solutions he found. We try to have a tech counselor or an A&P there to demonstrate some how to do something, such as shaving a rivet or dimpling a spot in a tight space, as was covered in a recent RVator. There is usually a tool discussion covering things like neat tools someone has found or good buys. The tech counselor documents the visit which is supposed to help down the road, but I am not far enough along to know how, yet. We have a good time, solve some problems and these get togethers are informative and motivational. Last time we had to kick people out at 9. Note for chapter members: These builder's groups can be a good chapter recruiting tool. Invite non-member builders to the group, then invite them to the chapter. Usually, they join. Richard Scott 9 Emp ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:56:15 PM PST US From: "John Oliveira" Subject: Re: RV9-List: new builder --> RV9-List message posted by: "John Oliveira" Another two cents. I have put all small parts in "Ziploc" bags, written on with a sharpie as to the exact specification and the stock number or item number from the kit. all these baggies are stored in one drawer of my tool cabinet . It is real easy to find the right stuff quickly, both visually and per spec. John Oliveira ----- Original Message ----- From: "G B" Subject: RV9-List: new builder > --> RV9-List message posted by: G B > > Hello, > > My $0.02 worth. > > Write the rivet numbers on the bag with a sharpie in 1/2" or higher > numbers. You will appreciate it later (470-4-4)! > > Don't do what I did: the shim for the rib for the horizontal stabilizer > was in one of the bags. I cut it from the other strip > stock that was supposed to be used for fiberglass tip on the rudder. > > Get help from a fellow RV builder, at least at first. This helped me > tremendously! > > Read all the plans steps two or three times before doing the step. The > order in which things need to be done > is that way for a reason (not to close up an assembly before it is > absolutely necessary). > > My emp is nearly done, and the wings are due to be shipped in late June. > > Glen Bankston > Moultrie, GA > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:01:28 PM PST US From: Neilekins@aol.com Subject: Re: RV9-List: new builder --> RV9-List message posted by: Neilekins@aol.com Where is the best place to buy tools? ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:19:49 PM PST US From: DThomas773@aol.com Subject: Re: RV9-List: new builder --> RV9-List message posted by: DThomas773@aol.com I bought most of my tools from Cleveland Tool Co. ( Listed on Van's website.) I can highly reccomend these people. They are also RV builders and do builders work shops. When you call them a person answers the phone and you get what you want, plus they will spend time on the phone with you, telling you how to use the tools. Organizing your hardware? I would suggest you go to your local hardware store, spend 10 to 15 dollars for a plastic organizer with a couple dozen drawers. Put all your rivets and common size screws, etc. into it. Therre are only a 12 or 15 kinds of rivets you will use and having them sized and in sequence in drawers is very handy. Dennis Thomas ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:55:48 PM PST US From: "Tommy Mead" Subject: Re: RV9-List: new builder Seal-Send-Time: Thu, 13 May 2004 00:53:55 -0500 --> RV9-List message posted by: "Tommy Mead" Snap-on bigun73@msn.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Neilekins@aol.com To: rv9-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 7:58 PM Subject: Re: RV9-List: new builder --> RV9-List message posted by: Neilekins@aol.com Where is the best place to buy tools?