---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 02/15/05: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:51 AM - Elevator counterweights - trimming (Howard Kaney) 2. 06:53 AM - Re: Elevator counterweights - trimming (Michael T. Ice) 3. 02:27 PM - Elevator counterweights - trimming (jc@INFONET.COM.BR) 4. 03:21 PM - Re: Elevator counterweights - trimming (Sargentclt@cs.com) 5. 07:10 PM - Re: Elevator counterweights - trimming (Bob Kelly) 6. 07:22 PM - Re: Elevator counterweights - trimming (Bob Perkinson) 7. 09:09 PM - Re: Elevator counterweights - trimming (D,C,Jones) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:35 AM PST US From: Howard Kaney Subject: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming --> RV9-List message posted by: Howard Kaney Anyone have any recommendations for "trimming" the lead counterweights for the intial install? What type of cutting tool is best suited for the task? Howard Kaney RV-9 This message was scanned and certified Virus Free by Alexssa | HNet. www.alexssa.net www.hnet.net ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:53:46 AM PST US From: "Michael T. Ice" Subject: Re: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming --> RV9-List message posted by: "Michael T. Ice" Howard, Best tool? Good question, cutting lead is messy. I used a hack saw with 18 tpi and got fair results. Mike Ice RV-9, wings ----- Original Message ----- From: "Howard Kaney" Subject: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming > --> RV9-List message posted by: Howard Kaney > > Anyone have any recommendations for "trimming" the lead counterweights for the intial install? What type of cutting tool is best suited for the task? > > Howard Kaney > RV-9 > > This message was scanned and certified Virus Free by Alexssa | HNet. > www.alexssa.net > www.hnet.net > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 02:27:21 PM PST US From: jc@INFONET.COM.BR Subject: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming --> RV9-List message posted by: jc@infonet.com.br I did the first trimming with a hack saw and some oil on it to facilitate the cutting get away. I works fine. The final trimming will be done after the painting job, wit drill bit and oil again. JC - Aracaju - Brasil -9A QB #90997 fuse http://websites.expercraft.com/jcmm/ ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:21:17 PM PST US From: Sargentclt@cs.com Subject: Re: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming --> RV9-List message posted by: Sargentclt@cs.com I used a bastard file. Use it one direction and have a wire brush for cleaning the metal out. This worked best. Finish up with a smoother file. For a great finish lightly hammer the edge. my .02 Tad Sargent Sargentclt(at)CS.com RV7A ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:10:59 PM PST US From: Bob Kelly Subject: Re: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming --> RV9-List message posted by: Bob Kelly Howard, Sometimes I think the only clean way to trim the weights would be with an axe. I'm not that accurate, however. I pre-trimmed my weights on a mill. I first milled them thinner to give more clearance between the elevator and HS. It also gave a nice turned finish which I clear-coated. I tried cutting them to size on a bandsaw and it can be done. Do not let the lead get hot! Cut a little at a time if you have to. Aluminum cutting oil seemed to work best. I didn't try a wood blade but it might work better than a metal cutting blade. Bob Kelly, 90854 On 02/15/05, Howard Kaney wrote: > --> RV9-List message posted by: Howard Kaney > > Anyone have any recommendations for "trimming" the lead counterweights for > the intial install? What type of cutting tool is best suited for the task? > > Howard Kaney > RV-9 > > This message was scanned and certified Virus Free by Alexssa | HNet. > www.alexssa.net > www.hnet.net > > > > > > > Regards -- ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:22:10 PM PST US From: "Bob Perkinson" Subject: RE: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming --> RV9-List message posted by: "Bob Perkinson" I found that a wood rasp worked well to fine trim the weights. I think that in the end you will have to trim the weights again when you do the final assembly to get the elevators to be neutral with the stick weight factored in. Bob Perkinson Hendersonville, TN. RV9A If Nothing Changes Nothing Changes! On 02/15/05, Howard Kaney wrote: > --> RV9-List message posted by: Howard Kaney > > Anyone have any recommendations for "trimming" the lead counterweights for > the intial install? What type of cutting tool is best suited for the task? > > Howard Kaney > RV-9 > > This message was scanned and certified Virus Free by Alexssa | HNet. > www.alexssa.net > www.hnet.net > > Regards -- ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:09:56 PM PST US From: "D,C,Jones" Subject: Re: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming autolearn=no version=2.63 --> RV9-List message posted by: "D,C,Jones" Hi Howard Here is my two bits worth - I have over 30 years autobody repair experience. When doing lead filling, I used the equivilent of a "vixen" file. Very fast. Clean. Doesn't clog. Get exactly the shape you want. If you get a new file, try to not cut your fingers - because they do cut!! Now you have one more method! Cliff RV9A - wings Chase, BC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Howard Kaney" Subject: RV9-List: Elevator counterweights - trimming > --> RV9-List message posted by: Howard Kaney > > Anyone have any recommendations for "trimming" the lead counterweights for the intial install? What type of cutting tool is best suited for the task? > > Howard Kaney > RV-9 > > This message was scanned and certified Virus Free by Alexssa | HNet. > www.alexssa.net > www.hnet.net > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.