---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 02/18/03: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:39 AM - sheet/bar stock? (alex trent) 2. 08:25 AM - Re: sheet/bar stock? (Randy L. Thwing) 3. 10:03 AM - Re: Sight guage advice (Brenton Battles) 4. 01:22 PM - Harbor Freight Coupon (Scott Laughlin) 5. 02:00 PM - The twin VW Zodiac (Gary Gower) 6. 02:27 PM - Re: 6.5 mm reamer (Larry C. McFarland) 7. 05:19 PM - Re: Zenith-List Digest: 21 Msgs - 02/17/03 (daddybob) 8. 09:30 PM - Center Console Photos (Bill Morelli) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:39:14 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: sheet/bar stock? From: alex trent --> Zenith-List message posted by: alex trent > > > > Then what would you call a piece 3/16" x 4" x 6' ? > > Anyway what ever you want to call it thanks for the tip. One of the advantages of this list, great learning experience. I had never given a thought to how it was manufactured, just assumed it would be extruded. Seems a but awkward referring to a piece stocked and sold this shape as sheet stock. > > Answer: > > A piece of thick "sheet" aluminum. It was cut from a rolled sheet, it was > never extruded as a 3/16" x 4" "bar". > > There is a thickness where "sheet" turns into "plate" Although rectangles > can be extruded to standard sizes (i.e. 1" x 2"), these same sizes are often > "sawn" from plate of the appropriate thickness. > > > > And, don't get me started on the widely tossed around term: "billet". > > Best Regards, > > Randy, Las vegas > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:25:26 AM PST US From: "Randy L. Thwing" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: sheet/bar stock? --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Randy L. Thwing" I have since been properly corrected. Aluminum in 1/8" and 3/16" thickness can be produced: 1. Cut from sheet 2. Rolled into shape 3. Extruded Chagrined in Las Vegas, Randy L. Thwing > --> Zenith-List message posted by: alex trent > > > > > > > > Then what would you call a piece 3/16" x 4" x 6' ? > > > Anyway what ever you want to call it thanks for the tip. > > > One of the advantages of this list, great learning experience. > I had never given a thought to how it was manufactured, just assumed it > would be extruded. Seems a but awkward referring to a piece stocked and > sold this shape as sheet stock. > > > > > Answer: > > > > A piece of thick "sheet" aluminum. It was cut from a rolled sheet, it was > > never extruded as a 3/16" x 4" "bar". ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:03:29 AM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sight guage advice From: Brenton Battles --> Zenith-List message posted by: Brenton Battles I am very happy with my sight gauge installation which can be seen at: http://webpages.charter.net/brentbattles/modifications.htm I have no restrictor in the line and, although the indicated quantity will change when in other than level flight, it otherwise does not slosh around. I transfer fuel from two leading edge tanks (without fuel senders) to my 16 gallon header tank via an inlet T fitting which is positioned at the top of the sight gauge tube (feeding both tube and tank). When I switch on the transfer pump (the adjacent yellow rocker switch in the illustration) I can confirm initial flow by noting air bubbles in a downward flow of fuel. I would think a restrictor would not allow this flow confirmation which is also useful in detecting when a wing tank is exhausted. I also extended my gauge below the panel to allow reading as few as 4 gallons remaining although I always refuel when reaching 6 gallons. Hope this helps, Brent Battles N16BZ 372 hours On Monday, February 17, 2003, at 02:58 AM, Zenith-List Digest Server wrote: > Re: Zenith-List: Sight guage advice --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dr. Perry Morrison" I'm installing a fuel sight guage on my 601 HD. I've read previous advicethat recommends placing a "restrictor" in the sight guage line- usually a metal plug or tube- something that won't move (and end up in the tank) and which has a small hole in it to restrict fuel movement. I guess the idea is to eliminate slosh or movement in the line. Any comments on this or handy hints on how to best rig a sighte guage for a 601? Thanks Perry Morrison ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:22:27 PM PST US From: "Scott Laughlin" Subject: Zenith-List: Harbor Freight Coupon --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Scott Laughlin" Hi guys, I need your help. I received a Harbor Freight 20% off coupon a few weeks ago via email and I accidentally deleted it. I now need to use it. If any of you are on the Harbor Freight mailing list and still have that coupon, can you forward it to me off line? Thank you, Scott Laughlin Omaha, NE 601XL making rib forms ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:00:06 PM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Zenith-List: The twin VW Zodiac --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Gower Hi Friends: In the Culver Props page http://www.culverprops.com/ Go to the "picture gallery" under "Coustomer" there is a photo of the Twin VW Zodiac flying, It did fly. Hope I lived near his place, I will help him to make a pair of better fibergalss cowlings (for free, just to support his project). The one he built look very draggy! If the builder is in the list: CONGRATULATIONS! for your plane, I like rare projects. Saludos Gary Gower Do not archive. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 02:27:46 PM PST US From: "Larry C. McFarland" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 6.5 mm reamer --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry C. McFarland" Subject: Zenith-List: 6.5 mm reamer > > Hi List. I am currently making the bell cranks for > the 601 XL ailerons. The drawings call for a 1/4" > hole to be reamed to 6.5 mm after riveting. I can get > a reamer to do these 2 holes for $34 plus taxes. > Seems a bit steep. Anyone have any advice? Thanks > for any suggestions you send my way. > David > > ===== > David Barth > 601 XL Plansbuilder > Currently making parts. > Stab and Rudder waiting for skins David, I'd suggest you use a new 1/4" drill in a drill press, after drilling, a 1/4" steel rod with coarse rubbing compound will pick up the remainder of the nearly .002 you may need. It's a fit that allows the bellcrank to pivot cleanly about the bolt. It could have been .001 or .0025 for it to work. Check the pivot before enlarging the hole. I bet it'll rotate right after drilling. Larry ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:19:38 PM PST US From: daddybob Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Zenith-List Digest: 21 Msgs - 02/17/03 --> Zenith-List message posted by: daddybob I hope I'm doing this right. Hello list, I'm a newbie and will be mostly a lurker, hoping to learn more to someday build a 701. I saw this about cutting aluminum, and of course it's good, but I thought I'd throw something in, and if it's been covered, 'scuse me. I work a lot in light aluminum and copper sheet, and we do most of our cutting with circular saws, hand held 7", 8" table saw and 16" chop saw, using Tenryu Alumicut blades with excellent results. There are other blades, but no one has beat Tenryu for their thin plate and thin kerf, which yields a pretty smooth cut. You can buy just about any size in these blades and use them in any kind of circular saw. They're not cheap, but they last forever and can be resharpened. I've got 4- 7" blades that I've had for 2-3 years and are on their third sharpening. DB in NC > A sabre saw works > > just fine, use a medium to fine tooth pitch blade > (18 tpi?), tape up or > > otherwise shield the foot so the sheet surface > doesn't get scratched, hang > > on and follow your line, cut slightly oversize, > belt sand or file to finish. > > Piece of cake! ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:30:02 PM PST US From: Bill Morelli Subject: Zenith-List: Center Console Photos --> Zenith-List message posted by: Bill Morelli I posted Fred Hulens center console photos to my web site (address below). Follow the construction link then the link to Fred's fairing and center console. Regards, Bill (N812BM - HDS - Tri - Stratus - Vermont - 191.5 flight hrs. - 300 landings, 1 ON ICE!!) web site -> http://homepages.together.net/~billvt/