---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 05/06/06: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:42 AM - Re: edge rolling (John Oliveira) 2. 05:51 PM - Re: edge rolling (Bob Kelly) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:42:50 AM PST US From: "John Oliveira" Subject: Re: RV9-List: edge rolling --> RV9-List message posted by: "John Oliveira" The only edge to roll are those that overlap. I only rolled the upper skin where they overlap. The skin on the spar that butts up against the tank skin or leading edge skin does not need to be rolled. John Oliveira ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Schipper" Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:24 AM Subject: Re: RV9-List: edge rolling > --> RV9-List message posted by: Michael Schipper > > Hi Jef, > > I would only roll the edges which go on the spar. The trailing edges > of the skins don't need to be rolled, and certainly not the sides. I > would roll before dimpling for sure. > > Mike Schipper > RV-9A - N63MS - Flying > www.my9a.com > > > On May 5, 2006, at 6:04 AM, Jef Vervoort wrote: > >> --> RV9-List message posted by: "Jef Vervoort" >> >> >> Has anybody used an Edge rolling tool on the wing skins ( I bought >> one from >> Avery)? >> >> Should we roll the edges before dimpling the rivet holes? >> >> All 4 edges or just the 2 longer ones? >> >> Jef Vervoort 91031, wing skins. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:20 PM PST US From: Bob Kelly Subject: Re: RV9-List: edge rolling --> RV9-List message posted by: Bob Kelly John, While you are right, the butt joints don't need to be rolled, they sure look good when you do. I feel it gives the edge a little stiffness that it wouldn't otherwise have and makes a more nearly straight joint. It worked for me anyway. Bob Kelly, painting On 05/06/06, John Oliveira wrote: > --> RV9-List message posted by: "John Oliveira" > > The only edge to roll are those that overlap. I only rolled the upper skin > where they overlap. The skin on the spar that butts up against the tank > skin or leading edge skin does not need to be rolled. > > John Oliveira > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Schipper" > To: > Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 11:24 AM > Subject: Re: RV9-List: edge rolling > > >> --> RV9-List message posted by: Michael Schipper >> >> >> Hi Jef, >> >> I would only roll the edges which go on the spar. The trailing edges >> of the skins don't need to be rolled, and certainly not the sides. I >> would roll before dimpling for sure. >> >> Mike Schipper >> RV-9A - N63MS - Flying >> www.my9a.com >> >> >> On May 5, 2006, at 6:04 AM, Jef Vervoort wrote: >> >>> --> RV9-List message posted by: "Jef Vervoort" >>> >>> >>> Has anybody used an Edge rolling tool on the wing skins ( I bought >>> one from >>> Avery)? >>> >>> Should we roll the edges before dimpling the rivet holes? >>> >>> All 4 edges or just the 2 longer ones? >>> >>> Jef Vervoort 91031, wing skins. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Regards --