---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 05/22/08: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:42 AM - Re: Form Blocks and Flanging Dies (Dan) 2. 10:23 AM - Re: Form Blocks and Flanging Dies (kmccune) 3. 02:29 PM - Re: 701 wiring questions (txpilot) 4. 02:30 PM - Fw: Zenith CH-801 engines (coalwellt@aol.com) 5. 02:36 PM - Re: 701 wiring questions (txpilot) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:42:59 AM PST US From: "Dan" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Form Blocks and Flanging Dies Hi Mark: I remember hearing about a set floating around somewhere on the 601 list, but I made a set of my own. I felt that even if I borrowed a set from someone that I would have to flange a hole in a part that I either messed up or forgot to do when I had sent the dies on to someone else. I used the idea from Debo Cox on the 601 list and made my dies out of timbertech deck material which is the plastic decking made from recycled plastic I think. They came out great cost me about $20 bucks and probably a day and a half to build. All my form blocks are done except the 4 used on the fuselage. Dan. -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of SafeAirOne Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:16 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Form Blocks and Flanging Dies As I prepare to embark on a plans-built 701, I can't help but think that I'll spend a considerable amount of time laying out and building non-flying items such as forming blocks and flanging dies. It also occurs to me that I will be duplicating the efforts of dozens (maybe hundreds) of other plans-builders who built their own blocks and dies and, after using them once, have them sitting around collecting dust in a corner of the garage. QUESTION: Is there currently any program where a "community" set of forming blocks is passed along from one builder to another as the need for the particular block/die arises? I figure that if there were, we could all save the time and expense of re-inventing the wheel. The only cost would be the shipping to the next borrower. I know (and agree) that making the forming blocks and flanging dies is not terribly difficult; In fact, it's kinda fun; However, the more effort and money I put into other stuff, the less I'll have to devote to the actual airframe. Thoughts, comments...?? Thanks, --Mark Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=184296#184296 -- Checked by AVG. 7:21 AM ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:23:07 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Form Blocks and Flanging Dies From: "kmccune" Their really are not that many on the 701 as the wing is not tapered. I made my own for future rebuilds/modification. Remember your the MFG and you may need to supply yourself with parts in the future :D I did hear of some flanging dies some ware though. Kevin -------- Mark Twain: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=184389#184389 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 02:29:38 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 wiring questions From: "txpilot" If you haven't already done so, I strongly suggest checking out Bob Nuckoll's website. I purchased his book "The Aeroelectric Connection" and it's a great resource. He has on his website a diagram specifically for Rotax 912/914 engine electrical systems. Check out diagram Z-16: http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/Rev11/AppZ_R11M.pdf Dan Ginty N787DG 90% complete Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=184425#184425 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:30:11 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Fwd: Zenith CH-801 engines From: coalwellt@aol.com What engines do "we" have flying in "801's"?? We hear regularly of Haas'es ?Ford, and of course the 0-360's.? What else?? Are you happy?? ?Did it teach you the meaning of? the word "experimental"?? My 801 is coming on slowly, just finished the cables, working on brakes, and fuel lines and agonizing over engine choices! ? I had both hands and one foot operated on the last year so my wife demanded her half of the garage back.? She lasted 4 years!? What a woman!? Darn Alaskan winters! ? Tim Coalwell CH 801 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:36:37 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 wiring questions From: "txpilot" I forgot about the other questions you posted. I am not running a second battery. As mentioned, there's no need for a second battery with the Rotax 912/914. A single Odyssey 680 battery will work fine. Regarding the shielded mag wires, 18 AWG is correct (reference Rotax Installation Manual, p.113). 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