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1. 12:20 AM - Re: XL canopy open (chris Sinfield)
2. 05:34 AM - Chat Room Reminder For "Digesters" (George Race)
3. 06:05 AM - Canopy Latch (BobbyPaulk@comcast.net)
4. 07:23 AM - Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (Debo Cox)
5. 07:53 AM - Re: XCOM radio and seperate intercom (Mark Colbeck)
6. 08:33 AM - Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (Bill Naumuk)
7. 08:48 AM - Re: Re: Fuels (Jeyoung65@aol.com)
8. 09:43 AM - Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (ROBERT SCEPPA)
9. 10:42 AM - cutting long pieces of aluminum (Darrell Haas)
10. 10:51 AM - Re: Re: XL canopy open (Juan Vega)
11. 11:33 AM - Re: Re: XCOM radio and seperate intercom (Gary Ray)
12. 12:11 PM - Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (TxDave)
13. 02:56 PM - Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (Thruster87)
14. 03:14 PM - Re: Re: XL canopy open (Jay Maynard)
15. 03:25 PM - Re: Re: XL canopy open (Bryan Martin)
16. 03:56 PM - Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (John Brumpton)
17. 03:56 PM - Re: Re: XL canopy open (Jay Maynard)
18. 04:02 PM - Re: Canopy Latch (Gig Giacona)
19. 04:16 PM - Re: XL canopy open (Ron Lendon)
20. 04:20 PM - Re: Re: Canopy Latch (Jay Maynard)
21. 04:21 PM - Re: Re: XL canopy open (Jay Maynard)
22. 04:31 PM - Re: Re: Canopy Latch (Craig Payne)
23. 04:41 PM - Re: Re: Canopy Latch (Jay Maynard)
24. 05:18 PM - Re: helping kids build a plane (Sabrina)
25. 05:48 PM - Re: XCOM radio and seperate intercom (Mark Colbeck)
26. 06:27 PM - Re: Re: Canopy Latch (Southern Reflections)
27. 07:00 PM - Re: Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (Bill Naumuk)
28. 07:01 PM - Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (Bill Naumuk)
29. 07:19 PM - Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum (Craig Payne)
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| Subject: | Re: XL canopy open |
Thanks Jay for the update.
Well yes I spoke to the Factory 2 days ago and asked about the new canopy latching
system and there should be Mod kits available after next month.
I suggested to them that they make the plans available for free as a good will
gesture as the canopy locking system appears to have been troublesome since concept.
People can still buy the parts from Zenith if they want to.. bit of give and take..
We will see what happens.. if enough people suggest that to them at the BBQ or
air show it may just happen.
Chris..
just building the canopy now..
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| Subject: | Chat Room Reminder For "Digesters" |
Please join us for our Monday evening chat room starting around 8:00 PM
Eastern Time.
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the new 601 XL's manufactured by AMD in Eastman, GA. are using the new latching
mechanism between the seats at the rear of the console. it is much more positive
and less likely to be left partly latched. if i were in the build stage i
would definitely change to it.
bobby
N131BP
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| Subject: | Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum |
Hey Darrell,
Like everyone else has said, the Olfa knife is the way to go. My only additional
comment is about the straightedge itself. Your local Ace Hardware sells long
pieces (8-10 feet) of aluminum flat stock for home improvement projects that
make a great straightedge. The one I use is about 1/8" thick by 1-1/4". It works
great and can be clamped along the table edge to keep your cuts nice and straight.
Make sure you mark it so it doesn't get confused with your regular 6061
stock. I don't know what alloy it is, but it's different.
Hope this helps.
Debo Cox
Nags Head, NC
Scratchbuilt XL/Corvair
www.mykitlog.com/debo
--- On Sat, 7/19/08, Darrell Haas <darrellhaas@gmail.com> wrote:
> From: Darrell Haas <darrellhaas@gmail.com>
> Subject: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008, 10:14 PM
> After the Arlington Fly-in I'm pumped to get back to
> work on my 601XL.
> What's the easiest way to cut the long sheets of
> aluminum like your nose
> piece on the rudder? The aviation tin snips seem to make
> the edges ripple.
> Of course it might not be the snips. It could be the
> operator. Any advice?
>
> Darrell Haas
> 601 XL, fuse and rudder
> N723DD
> do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: XCOM radio and seperate intercom |
Thanks for the responses. I have gone with just the XCOM and no separate intercom.
I have it all hooked up and can receive as I hear the guys flying above but
my intercom is not working. I cant hear myself or music input???? Any suggestions?
I have gone through the wiring again and it looks fine. When I hit the
PTT you can hear it transmit (sounds that way) but I still cannot hear myself.
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| Subject: | Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum |
Darryl-
Two thumbs up for the Olfa. Make sure you get the 800, nothing else
will do.
Also found a great edge deburring device from Home Depot for less
than $7 US (SKU 639272).
It's a little late in the game for me; I could have saved from 30-40
hours had I known about both tools from the get-go.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Payne
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:38 PM
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Have you tried doing a first cut about a quarter of an inch out from
the final line and then doing a final cut along the line. Also if you
are doing a long straight cut try the Olfa P-800 knife and a straight
edge:
http://www.ch601.org/tools/olfa.htm
http://www.olfa.com/UtilityKnivesDetail.aspx?C=35&Id=58
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Darrell
Haas
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:14 PM
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Subject: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
After the Arlington Fly-in I'm pumped to get back to work on my
601XL. What's the easiest way to cut the long sheets of aluminum like
your nose piece on the rudder? The aviation tin snips seem to make the
edges ripple. Of course it might not be the snips. It could be the
operator. Any advice?
Darrell Haas
601 XL, fuse and rudder
N723DD
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Thanks for the information. Not what I wanted to hear, BUT is what I was
afraid of. Jerry of Ga
In a message dated 7/19/2008 4:25:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
bryanmmartin@comcast.net writes:
A little bit of water will dissolve in the gasohol. A little bit more will
cause the water/alcohol mixture to settle out, leaving a lower octane gasoline
floating above it. I don't know exactly how much water it takes to initiate
the separation but I do know that 10 percent water mixed with E10 will do
it. This is the standard test for ethanol in gasoline. I suspect it takes a
whole lot less than 10% water to cause the separation.
So any water in the station's tank will either end up in your gas tank or it
will settle out on the bottom of their tank along with the alcohol and you
will be filling up with low octane gas. In either case, it won't do good
things to your engine.
On Jul 18, 2008, at 9:58 PM, _Jeyoung65@aol.com_ (mailto:Jeyoung65@aol.com)
wrote:
What will happen if the service station has water in it (most do) and the
fuel has ethanol in it, how much water will the 10% ethanol absorb? Will this
amount of water and ethanol cause a problem with engine operation?
Jerry of Ga
In a message dated 7/18/2008 4:02:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
_amyvega2005@earthlink.net_ (mailto:amyvega2005@earthlink.net) writes:
(mailto:amyvega2005@earthlink.net) >
I Ethanol mixes with water, why could you not pour Water into fuel with
Ethanol and leach the alcohol out of the fuel? It goes with the thought that
the way to check for Ethanol is to add water to fuel in a marked fuel beaker
and check after time if the level of water increased, indicating Ethonal in
Fuel.
Juan
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| Subject: | Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum |
> I don't use those aviation snips, all you need is the straight snips
> supplied at either True Value hardware or Home Depot. They work better.
> Do not archive
--- On Sun, 7/20/08, Darrell Haas <darrellhaas@gmail.com> wrote:
> From: Darrell Haas <darrellhaas@gmail.com>
> Subject: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008, 3:14 AM
> After the Arlington Fly-in I'm pumped to get back to
> work on my 601XL.
> What's the easiest way to cut the long sheets of
> aluminum like your nose
> piece on the rudder? The aviation tin snips seem to make
> the edges ripple.
> Of course it might not be the snips. It could be the
> operator. Any advice?
>
> Darrell Haas
> 601 XL, fuse and rudder
> N723DD
> do not archive
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| Subject: | cutting long pieces of aluminum |
This list is great! Thank you all for your advice. I officially feel like a
real builder now that I have my first piece to start my *junk* or *oops*pile.
Darrell Haas
601 XL
N723DD
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| Subject: | Re: XL canopy open |
Chris,
Its a nice idea to recommend that they offer the new latch, however some of us
builders have had no issues with the existing latch system, and it is contrary
to your statement that the latch has been troublesome since concept. I think
if it is built and operated correctly, it does the jopb well. If it is an item
that I forgot to check before take off, or did a hurried job in building the
plane, I have no one to blame but myself.
The new system gives options to those that want the option.
Juan
-----Original Message-----
>From: chris Sinfield <chris_sinfield@yahoo.com.au>
>Sent: Jul 20, 2008 3:17 AM
>To: zenith-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Zenith-List: Re: XL canopy open
>
>
>Thanks Jay for the update.
>
>Well yes I spoke to the Factory 2 days ago and asked about the new canopy latching
system and there should be Mod kits available after next month.
>I suggested to them that they make the plans available for free as a good will
gesture as the canopy locking system appears to have been troublesome since
concept.
>
>People can still buy the parts from Zenith if they want to.. bit of give and take..
>We will see what happens.. if enough people suggest that to them at the BBQ or
air show it may just happen.
>Chris..
>just building the canopy now..
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=193890#193890
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: XCOM radio and seperate intercom |
Mark
Have you
Used the 'Mode' button to set up the intercom volume and intercom squelch
and Pilot feedback. Also there is also a dedicated switch for On, Off,
Isolate.
Gary Ray
davgray@sbcglobal.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Colbeck" <mark@masterpieceliving.ca>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:51 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: XCOM radio and seperate intercom
> <mark@masterpieceliving.ca>
>
> Thanks for the responses. I have gone with just the XCOM and no separate
> intercom. I have it all hooked up and can receive as I hear the guys
> flying above but my intercom is not working. I cant hear myself or music
> input???? Any suggestions? I have gone through the wiring again and it
> looks fine. When I hit the PTT you can hear it transmit (sounds that way)
> but I still cannot hear myself.
>
> --------
> CH701
> 70% Complete
>
> www.mykitlog.com/mcolbec
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| Subject: | Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum |
Bill,
What is this great little deburring tool of which you speak? I went to Home Depot's
web site and found nothing using the sku number you listed.
Dave Clay
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| Subject: | Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum |
A cheap edge de-burring tool can be made by grinding a small V on the side of a
hack saw blade or similar.When you pull it at approx 90deg to the edge it chamfers
both edges at the same time.If you are keen you can then 320 wet/dry rub
it. Cheers
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| Subject: | Re: XL canopy open |
On Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 04:50:29PM -0500, Jay Maynard wrote:
> What Gig didn't mention, but a quick look at my airplane will tell you, is
> that mine has the old-style canopy but the new-style canopy latch. I like it
> a heck of a lot: as Gig says, it has a lot fewer failure modes.
For the curious, I just posted pictures to
http://www.conmicro.com/amd-v2-latch/ .
--
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http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (got it!)
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| Subject: | Re: XL canopy open |
What's all that hardware made of? It must be a whole lot heavier than
the old latching system.
>
> On Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 04:50:29PM -0500, Jay Maynard wrote:
>> What Gig didn't mention, but a quick look at my airplane will tell
>> you, is
>> that mine has the old-style canopy but the new-style canopy latch.
>> I like it
>> a heck of a lot: as Gig says, it has a lot fewer failure modes.
>
> For the curious, I just posted pictures to
> http://www.conmicro.com/amd-v2-latch/ .
>
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RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
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| Subject: | Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum |
Hi Bill
Could you post a picture of the edge deburring device
Thanks
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Naumuk
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 12:56 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Darryl-
Two thumbs up for the Olfa. Make sure you get the 800, nothing
else will do.
Also found a great edge deburring device from Home Depot for less
than $7 US (SKU 639272).
It's a little late in the game for me; I could have saved from
30-40 hours had I known about both tools from the get-go.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Payne
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:38 PM
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Have you tried doing a first cut about a quarter of an inch out from
the final line and then doing a final cut along the line. Also if you
are doing a long straight cut try the Olfa P-800 knife and a straight
edge:
http://www.ch601.org/tools/olfa.htm
http://www.olfa.com/UtilityKnivesDetail.aspx?C=35&Id=58
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Darrell
Haas
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:14 PM
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Subject: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
After the Arlington Fly-in I'm pumped to get back to work on my
601XL. What's the easiest way to cut the long sheets of aluminum like
your nose piece on the rudder? The aviation tin snips seem to make the
edges ripple. Of course it might not be the snips. It could be the
operator. Any advice?
Darrell Haas
601 XL, fuse and rudder
N723DD
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| Subject: | Re: XL canopy open |
On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 06:22:26PM -0400, Bryan Martin wrote:
> What's all that hardware made of? It must be a whole lot heavier than
> the old latching system.
Good question, and I'm not the right guy to ask. My guess would be steel; it
feels heavier than aluminum, and you'd want steel at least on the hook and
bolt for wear resistance.
--
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Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (got it!)
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| Subject: | Re: Canopy Latch |
Don't get me wrong, I like the new design better than the design I have with the
cables. But after looking at Jay's I don't think it is any less likely than
our to have one side unlatched, though you can see that it is unlatched a little
easier.
The plus with it is the lack of those cables that I have little doubt will leave
me latched in the plane sooner or later.
BobbyPaulk(at)comcast.net wrote:
> the new 601 XL's manufactured by AMD in Eastman, GA. are using the new latching
mechanism between the seats at the rear of the console. it is much more positive
and less likely to be left partly latched. if i were in the build stage
i would definitely change to it.
>
> bobby
> N131BP
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
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601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
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| Subject: | Re: XL canopy open |
Thanks for the pictures Jay.
Use a magnet to determine what is steel. High grade stainless won't hold a magnet
and neither will aluminum.
--------
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Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder ;-)
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| Subject: | Re: Canopy Latch |
On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 04:00:12PM -0700, Gig Giacona wrote:
> Don't get me wrong, I like the new design better than the design I have
> with the cables. But after looking at Jay's I don't think it is any less
> likely than our to have one side unlatched, though you can see that it is
> unlatched a little easier.
I'm not sure I buy that at all. To have one side latched and one side
unlatched would require seriously deforming the canopy frame, either by
twisting or else stretching to the side - and to get the hook on the outside
of the bolt head would require a major effort to pull the latch closed,
something that would be immediately noticeable.
I do think the ability to easily confirm proper latch engagement visually or
by touch is a major advantage, since that's a lot harder with the old
design. Basically, the relevant checklist item becomes "Canopy - latch and
verify".
> The plus with it is the lack of those cables that I have little doubt will
> leave me latched in the plane sooner or later.
I'd suspect that the cable tension is one of those things that needs to be
checked at annual.
--
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AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (got it!)
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| Subject: | Re: XL canopy open |
On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 04:13:30PM -0700, Ron Lendon wrote:
> Use a magnet to determine what is steel. High grade stainless won't hold
> a magnet and neither will aluminum.
Okkay, I'll try that next time I'm next to the airplane - though that'll be
this coming Friday afternoon at the earliest.
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (got it!)
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| Subject: | Re: Canopy Latch |
Jay, what keeps you from bumping the center knob with your elbow and opening
the canopy in flight? Is the spring strong enough to make that unlikely?
-- Craig
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| Subject: | Re: Canopy Latch |
On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 05:28:32PM -0600, Craig Payne wrote:
> Jay, what keeps you from bumping the center knob with your elbow and opening
> the canopy in flight? Is the spring strong enough to make that unlikely?
Between that, and the fully-locked position being low enough that you're not
likely to get your elbow underneath it, and the fact that there's some
friction as the hooks engage, I seriously doubt it'd be an issue.
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (got it!)
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| Subject: | Re: helping kids build a plane |
Hello Juan,
I was asked today how your Zenith build mentoring project was going. How far
along are you guys? Will Captain Irving be flying it to Air Venture?
Sounds like a perfect high school project...
Sabrina
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| Subject: | Re: XCOM radio and seperate intercom |
Gary thanks.
I havent yet put the switch in as I was hoping I would not need it with only 2
people in the plane. I will put it in and see if that is the issue. Probably
wont work unless the switch is in i guess.
Thanks
'
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70% Complete
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| Subject: | Re: Canopy Latch |
Has any one seen the latch in the new Sportcruiser? Real good idea! Sound
's about like what you're talking about.. I flew in one this morning very
nice plane and very nice latching system.. simple ,to the point,and
positive Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gig Giacona" <wrgiacona@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 7:00 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Canopy Latch
>
> Don't get me wrong, I like the new design better than the design I have
> with the cables. But after looking at Jay's I don't think it is any less
> likely than our to have one side unlatched, though you can see that it is
> unlatched a little easier.
>
> The plus with it is the lack of those cables that I have little doubt will
> leave me latched in the plane sooner or later.
>
>
> BobbyPaulk(at)comcast.net wrote:
>> the new 601 XL's manufactured by AMD in Eastman, GA. are using the new
>> latching mechanism between the seats at the rear of the console. it is
>> much more positive and less likely to be left partly latched. if i were
>> in the build stage i would definitely change to it.
>>
>> bobby
>> N131BP
>>
>> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
> --------
> W.R. "Gig" Giacona
> 601XL Under Construction
> See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=194000#194000
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum |
Dave-
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100166541&navFlow=3&keyword=deburring+tools&langId=-1&searchRedirect=deburring+tools&storeId=10051&endecaDataBean=com.homedepot.sa.el.wc.catalog.beans.EndecaDataBean%401aaf2560&ddkey=Search
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "TxDave" <dclaytx2@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 3:08 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum
>
> Bill,
>
> What is this great little deburring tool of which you speak? I went to
> Home Depot's web site and found nothing using the sku number you listed.
>
> Dave Clay
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=193963#193963
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: cutting long cuts of aluminum |
All-
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStor
eDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100166541&navFlow=3&keyword=
deburring+tool&langId=-1&searchRedirect=deburring+tool&storeId=1005
1&endecaDataBean=com.homedepot.sa.el.wc.catalog.beans.EndecaDataBean%40
5294e420&ddkey=Search
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: John Brumpton
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Hi Bill
Could you post a picture of the edge deburring device
Thanks
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Naumuk
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 12:56 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Darryl-
Two thumbs up for the Olfa. Make sure you get the 800, nothing
else will do.
Also found a great edge deburring device from Home Depot for
less than $7 US (SKU 639272).
It's a little late in the game for me; I could have saved from
30-40 hours had I known about both tools from the get-go.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Payne
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:38 PM
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Have you tried doing a first cut about a quarter of an inch out
from the final line and then doing a final cut along the line. Also if
you are doing a long straight cut try the Olfa P-800 knife and a
straight edge:
http://www.ch601.org/tools/olfa.htm
http://www.olfa.com/UtilityKnivesDetail.aspx?C=35&Id=58
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Darrell
Haas
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:14 PM
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Subject: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
After the Arlington Fly-in I'm pumped to get back to work on my
601XL. What's the easiest way to cut the long sheets of aluminum like
your nose piece on the rudder? The aviation tin snips seem to make the
edges ripple. Of course it might not be the snips. It could be the
operator. Any advice?
Darrell Haas
601 XL, fuse and rudder
N723DD
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I find that you have to enter your zip code before the Home Depot site will
let you do anything.
Anyway I've attached a picture of SKU# 639272. Other vendors carry it too.
It's the one with the hollow yellow handle and the dog-leg tip where the
different size tips store in the handle. Here is a link to what looks like
the same tool on the Avery site:
http://www.averytools.com/pc-74-43-royal-multi-burr-tool.aspx
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Naumuk
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
All-
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r=hdus
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Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: John Brumpton <mailto:jkbrumpt@sa.chariot.net.au>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Hi Bill
Could you post a picture of the edge deburring device
Thanks
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Naumuk <mailto:naumuk@alltel.net>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 12:56 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Darryl-
Two thumbs up for the Olfa. Make sure you get the 800, nothing else will
do.
Also found a great edge deburring device from Home Depot for less than
$7 US (SKU 639272).
It's a little late in the game for me; I could have saved from 30-40
hours had I known about both tools from the get-go.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Payne <mailto:craig@craigandjean.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:38 PM
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
Have you tried doing a first cut about a quarter of an inch out from the
final line and then doing a final cut along the line. Also if you are doing
a long straight cut try the Olfa P-800 knife and a straight edge:
http://www.ch601.org/tools/olfa.htm
http://www.olfa.com/UtilityKnivesDetail.aspx?C=35
<http://www.olfa.com/UtilityKnivesDetail.aspx?C=35&Id=58> &Id=58
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Darrell Haas
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:14 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: cutting long cuts of aluminum
After the Arlington Fly-in I'm pumped to get back to work on my 601XL.
What's the easiest way to cut the long sheets of aluminum like your nose
piece on the rudder? The aviation tin snips seem to make the edges ripple.
Of course it might not be the snips. It could be the operator. Any advice?
Darrell Haas
601 XL, fuse and rudder
N723DD
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