---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 06/08/12: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:12 AM - Re: Re: Elevator Skin, Not as expected (fritz) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:12:06 AM PST US From: "fritz" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Re: Elevator Skin, Not as expected Well said--- it is important that scratch builders realize the plans are telling you "what you have to end up for the final measurements", not necessarily "cut to this dimension now". I found it is best to overcut the aluminum by at least 10 mm if it requires any bending. And as said below, trim it after being fit. Also the second cut leaves a much nicer edge. If multiple bends, I'd leave more than 10 mm. Fritz (701, 601) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Viper_on_line" Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 9:05 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Elevator Skin, Not as expected > > > I had the same problem scratch building, mine was really close but didn't > give enough edge distance for the trailing edge rivet line on the top skin > aft of the ribs. > So new skin, match drilled and left the skin a bit longer, then cut to fit > once clecoed in place. > Much better second time around. :) > > -------- > 701 scratch builder > one day it will fly > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=374980#374980 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.