---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 09/19/09: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:43 AM - Re: making large holes in UHMWPE (Ian McClelland) 2. 08:07 AM - Re: making large holes in UHMWPE (Bill Naumuk) 3. 08:11 AM - Re: Removing those &()^^)^%$ paper part number stickers (Bill Naumuk) 4. 10:17 AM - Re: Removing those (John C Edwards) 5. 12:18 PM - Re: making large holes in UHMWPE (Carlos Sa) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:43:24 AM PST US From: Ian McClelland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: making large holes in UHMWPE I have used a standard hole say with good results. I found it best to measure up the hole saw with callipers first The published size is usually not very accurate. Cut a test hole first as a final test. Ian McClelland New Zealand 601XL 80% done. Finishing off the canopy. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:07:52 AM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: making large holes in UHMWPE Carlos- Fly cutter. HF #P37370 cut all the holes that were an oddball size or had to be dead-nuts on in my project for less than $10 US. One observation- replace the setscrews with machinist's grade before you use it- the originals aren't hard enough and the hex socket will strip out. This will set you back another $.50 but you wind up with a competent tool that won't make your wallet scream. With any fly cutter, make practice holes/adjustments until you get exactly the diameter you're shooting for. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Carlos Sa To: zenith-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:11 PM Subject: Zenith-List: making large holes in UHMWPE I am trying to figure how to make a 1.125" hole in a piece of UHMWPE. I want it to be snug, as it will be the rear bearing for the torque tube 6V13-3. In aluminum, I drill small holes around the perimeter, remove the centre piece and file until I have the proper dimension. However, UHMWPE is hard to sand or file. There must be a better way. A 1.125" whole saw will probably result in an oversize hole, and a with 1" one I still have the problem of enlarging the hole... Any ideas? Thanks in advance for your comments... Carlos CH601-HD, plans working on centre wing ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:11:48 AM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Removing those &()^^)^%$ paper part number stickers Mineral spirits. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Ray" Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:08 PM Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Removing those &()^^)^%$ paper part number stickers > > Jim > > I used carb cleaner. Works very well and comes in a convenient spray can > for a couple dollars at Wallmart and is the best price I found. > > Gary Ray > davgray@sbcglobal.net > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Belcher" > To: ; ; > > Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:32 PM > Subject: Zenith-List: Removing those &()^^)^%$ paper part number stickers > > >> >> I may be the only person who finds those little paper part number >> stickers > on >> Zenith parts particularly annoying. Sure, I want to know what the part > number >> is, but these little beasts attract dirt and grease, and don't like to > come >> off cleanly. >> >> In case I'm not the only person, I have posted the method I'm using to > remove >> the paper stickers: >> >> http://www.anemicaardvark.com/Z601XL/ >> >> This method removes them with relative ease, and even gets rid of the > residue >> left by the adhesive. >> -- >> > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:17:28 AM PST US From: John C Edwards Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Removing those A small dab of laquer thinner on a paper towel and it peels right off. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:18:57 PM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith-List: making large holes in UHMWPE From: Carlos Sa Thanks all for the input! Looks like the best bang for the buck is the fly cutter - I already own one, but it doesn't cut holes that small, so I ordered one that will. Have a good weekend Carlos CH601-HD, plans do not archive > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Carlos Sa > *To:* zenith-list@matronics.com > *Sent:* Friday, September 18, 2009 8:11 PM > *Subject:* Zenith-List: making large holes in UHMWPE > > I am trying to figure how to make a 1.125" hole in a piece of UHMWPE. > I want it to be snug, as it will be the rear bearing for the torque tube > 6V13-3. > > In aluminum, I drill small holes around the perimeter, remove the centre > piece and file until I have the proper dimension. > However, UHMWPE is hard to sand or file. There must be a better way. > A 1.125" whole saw will probably result in an oversize hole, and a with 1" > one I still have the problem of enlarging the hole... > > Any ideas? > > > Thanks in advance for your comments... > > Carlos > CH601-HD, plans > working on centre wing > > * > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List">http://www.matronhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c > * > > * > > > * > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.