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by wjbruner
Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: contersinking wing spars
Replies: 2
Views: 9299

contersinking wing spars

I understand some builders install the #8 nutplate under the spar flange so that it can be used as a guide to countersink the flange. It appears the CS cutting flutes will engage the flange before the #30 pilot engages the nut plate. Will this cause a problem? Also, should the flange be drilled for ...
by wjbruner
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Elevator horn bolt head interefence
Replies: 1
Views: 7706

Elevator horn bolt head interefence

I drilled the left and right elevator horn bolt holes using the center bearing as a guide. Everything aligned great. However, the hole in the left elevator horn is close enough to the elevator tube that the bolt head actually contacts the weld. It's so close, that there is almost no clearance betwee...
by wjbruner
Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Rolling elevator leading edges
Replies: 2
Views: 5712

Rolling elevator leading edges

Preparing to roll elevator leading edges. It makes sense that the top skin would roll down and over on top of the bottom skin to easily shed water. However, the bottom skin is slightly longer that the top which would seem to indicate it is to be rolled over on top. Depending on which drawing you loo...
by wjbruner
Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: WANTED: 4" no-hole yoke for avery squeezer
Replies: 2
Views: 9228

WANTED: 4" no-hole yoke for avery squeezer

Anybody have a 4" no-hole yoke for an Avery squeezer that they're willing to let go for a fair price? :)
by wjbruner
Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:40 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: BENDING CONTROL SURFACE TRAILING EDGE
Replies: 4
Views: 9337

BENDING CONTROL SURFACE TRAILING EDGE

I'm Preparing to construct the 2 x 8 brake used to bend the rudder trailing edge on my RV8. I've heard some builders will use a hand seamer in addition to this since the 2 x 8 brake will not quite bend the edge as much as needed. anybody have any ideas on the best method to accurately accomplish thi...
by wjbruner
Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:12 am
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: FUSELAGE KIT
Replies: 11
Views: 15558

It's basically a money vs. time issue. I can probalby opt for one QB kit, either the wings or fuselage. Since the QB wings go together quickly, building the fuelage will allow time for the funds to accumulate. Also, the fuselage may be more interesting to build, as opposed to the wings, which would ...
by wjbruner
Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: FUSELAGE KIT
Replies: 11
Views: 15558

FUSELAGE KIT

I'm nearing completion of the empenage. Instead of waiting on funds to accumulate for a QB kit, I might as well be building while I wait, and save money to boot. Anyone able to give me a rough estimate number of hours for the time to complete the standard build fuselage kit?
by wjbruner
Wed May 14, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Rudder stiffeners on RV8
Replies: 5
Views: 7706

They do come in long pieces that need cut. However, even after cutting they have a slight bow in each piece. Much like the ribs did.
by wjbruner
Wed May 14, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Rudder stiffeners on RV8
Replies: 5
Views: 7706

Rudder stiffeners on RV8

I notice the rudder and elevator stiffeners are slightly curved out of the box, probably from the forming process. I am considering fluting the undrilled flange to straighten the drilled side. this will ensure the entire length of the stiffener will lay true against the rudder/elevator skin prior to...
by wjbruner
Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: squeezers
Replies: 16
Views: 27296

NO HOLE YOKES

One more thing regarding squeezers. When considering a "no hole yoke", any reason to purchase the 4" instead of the 1"? :?
by wjbruner
Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: squeezers
Replies: 16
Views: 27296

squeezers

Anybody have any experience with the economy squeezers that are clones of the tatco? I have the Avery squeezer and also use a friend's Tatco. Both are very nice. I need a 4" and a "no hole" yoke but am reluctant to lay out the big money for yokes required for the Avery squeezer. I'm considering purc...