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John Brunke



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:31 pm    Post subject: Engine Options Reply with quote
Dear Listers,

When constructing the rudder halves together, it is advised to use Proseal
or the tank sealant to initially join the aft part of both skins.

Could you also use West's systems epoxy to do the job? Seems like you just
want something that will provide some initial holding power.

Would appreciate some advise.

Thanks in advance,

John Brunke
"slowly but surely"

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:58 pm    Post subject: Engine Options Reply with quote
You want to use a product that remains flexible. Expoxy is quite brittle
and will probably crack and may cause problems down the road. Use what
Van's recommends they have the best know-how.

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Dear Listers,

When constructing the rudder halves together, it is advised to use
Proseal or the tank sealant to initially join the aft part of both skins.

Could you also use West's systems epoxy to do the job? Seems like you
just want something that will provide some initial holding power.

Would appreciate some advise.

Thanks in advance,

John Brunke
"slowly but surely"

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:06 am    Post subject: Engine Options Reply with quote
I used West Epoxy system to glue the halves together. I asked Van's and it
does not matter what you use. Use nothing if you like it just makes it
easier to create a bond along the length of the rudder. All of those rivets
will hold together just fine. As for cracking down the road, not an issue.

TS 7A 110hours

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:19 am    Post subject: Engine Options Reply with quote
Folks have successfully used epoxy to hold the two halves together for
riveting. In the end, the rivets are what holds the rudder together.
However, I do know one local builder who used epoxy and found it to be
less than a completely comfortable choice. As he would rivet he would
hear loud cracks as the in-flexible epoxy let loose.

He felt that due to that in-flexibility the rudder wasn't held as secure
during the riveting process. That being said, his rudder came out straight
as an arrow.

I've discovered that not everyone has noticed you can purchase _small_
quantities of Proseal from Van's. The little 2.5 ounce amount would
easily be enough (more than enough) for the rudder operation. I try and
keep a couple of the 2.5oz Proseal packages in my fridge waiting various
small sealing tasks.

-- Dwight

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On Thu Jun 22 23:27:51 2006, J. Brunke wrote :
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Dear Listers,

When constructing the rudder halves together, it is advised to use Proseal
or the tank sealant to initially join the aft part of both skins.

Could you also use West's systems epoxy to do the job? Seems like you just
want something that will provide some initial holding power.

Would appreciate some advise.

Thanks in advance,

John Brunke
"slowly but surely"







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