---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 01/10/09: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:04 AM - Re: Re: Aluminum angle thickness was: From 2003 and Mark T (Dan) 2. 09:15 AM - Re: 701 Wing Tank Question (ricklach) 3. 09:44 AM - Re: Aluminum angle thickness (John Bolding) 4. 12:50 PM - Re: Aluminum angle thickness was: From 2003 and Mark T (kmccune) 5. 12:59 PM - Re: Aluminum angle thickness (kmccune) 6. 01:02 PM - Re: We Finally Took the Plunge! (kmccune) 7. 02:17 PM - Re:Wet Wing (John Bolding) 8. 07:46 PM - Re: Other Door Questions - Skyshop Products (txpilot) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:04:13 AM PST US From: "Dan" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Re: Aluminum angle thickness was: From 2003 and Mark T Hi Kevin: I understand trying to save weight as I am also planning a heavy engine. I misspoke when I quoted my costs for the .125 as it was about $100.00 for four 25foot lengths and not 2 lengths. There was a thread about the weight issue a few months ago and the difference in weight between using .093 and .125 is measured in ounces. Dan. -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kmccune Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 2:10 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: From 2003 and Mark T I know that you can use .125 stock, but I am trying to save weight due to the heavy engine I will be using. So 3-5 lbs is worth a little extra $ . do not archive 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=223757#223757 Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com 8:38 AM ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:15:36 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 Wing Tank Question From: "ricklach" Hi Kevin and Ralph, The picture you posted Kevin is exactly what I want to build. I just cant see wasting the area between the 10-gal Zenith tank and the rear spar. I also like the duel fuel outlets. Just like piper Pacer, Tripacers and Cubs. Rick -------- Rick N35 26.700, W118 16.743 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=223872#223872 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:44:00 AM PST US From: "John Bolding" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Aluminum angle thickness I suppose that 4# (+ or - a bit) could be expressed in ounces, but it really IS 4 pounds. I've gone to a lot of effort to get the pounds off my airframe and engine but I succumbed to the .125 angle even thou it it less than my imposed limit of saving weight at the rate of $100 per pound. Decided FINALLY to wet the wing instead of building tanks. I think it'll be easier, I KNOW I'll save 2-3 #. LO&SLO John > There was a thread about > the weight issue a few months ago and the difference in weight between > using > .093 and .125 is measured in ounces. Dan. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:50:46 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Aluminum angle thickness was: From 2003 and Mark T From: "kmccune" 4 sticks of .125" x1.5" x 25ft is 22.23 lbs 4 sticks of .093 x 1.5" x 25 ft is 17.28 lbs So 4.95 lbs difference, I'll still be someplace around $16,000.00 ahead, by using the Corvair, so its worth it to me. http://www.steelforge.com/steelweights.htm no angle calcs available so I used flat stock@ 1.5" x 300' x 4 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=223910#223910 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:59:27 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Aluminum angle thickness From: "kmccune" I was kicking that wet tank thing around, and I'd do it if the skin were .020 or .025, but at .016 I think I'll stick to the separate riveted tank, but extended for more fuel. But then I have to admit John, I do not have as long ( or even any ) of a history with experimentals as you, maybe when I build my CH650 8) Kevin do not archive -------- 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=223912#223912 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:02:35 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: We Finally Took the Plunge! From: "kmccune" Welcome the the Zenith Club ! Kevin do not archive -------- 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=223913#223913 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:17:16 PM PST US From: "John Bolding" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re:Wet Wing That was my thought as well, decided to make the top and bottom wing skin .025 in the area of the tank, either overlap at a rib or make a butt joint with a strip of 025 to join to the rest of the wing skins. Thanks for the compliment but the shop floor has been littered over the last 35 yrs with MANY miscues, hopefully this won't be one of them. John > > I was kicking that wet tank thing around, and I'd do it if the skin were > .020 or .025, but at .016 I think I'll stick to the separate riveted tank, > but extended for more fuel. But then I have to admit John, I do not have > as long ( or even any ) of a history with experimentals as you, maybe > when I build my CH650 8) > > > Kevin ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:46:38 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Other Door Questions - Skyshop Products From: "txpilot" > They seem to have a lot of 701 stuff on their website yet, for a company not supporting 701s. > > do not archive > > Kevin I asked them about that. They said they really don't have control of their website anymore. They want to remove that information since they don't have anything for Zenith Aircraft in stock anymore. No, I don't get it either. To their credit, they were somewhat helpful in identifying the mysterious rivet. It is normally used for fuel tanks because the mandrel provides an air and water-tight seal. They indicated it's meant for riveting the lexan to the door. No, I don't quite get that one either. Anyway, they said just follow the instructions provided. Here's the problem: they never provided instructions and don't have any available! They said I could follow the ZAC plans for the bubble doors (pictorial guides), but I always saw those as a bit cryptic. Okay, I'm done complaining now. I'm getting back to work on my doors. Dan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=223987#223987 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith701801-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith701801-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/zenith701801-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith701801-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.