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rwhunter(at)integra.net
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 Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:36 am Post subject: Holes for conduit |
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I just decided to use conduit in the wings and was wondering if anyone had an idea on how to make the holes larger with the ribs already riveted on one of the wings. There isn't much space on the inboard part of the wing between the ribs to get a unibit and drill in there.
Rob Hunter
40432
Wings
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Tim Olson
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:04 am Post subject: Holes for conduit |
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Right angle drill adapter.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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Rob Hunter wrote:
[quote] I just decided to use conduit in the wings and was wondering if anyone
had an idea on how to make the holes larger with the ribs already
riveted on one of the wings. There isn't much space on the inboard part
of the wing between the ribs to get a unibit and drill in there.
Rob Hunter
40432
Wings
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jesse(at)saintaviation.co
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:07 am Post subject: Holes for conduit |
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If you can find a way to extend the bit that would work. If you can find a chuck that has threads on it that will fit into a threaded extension, that is probably the best way. The other way is to find a 90 degree angle adapter that will fit your bit. I know most of this is probably obvious in theory, just hard to find the tools to make it happen.
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Jesse Saint
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Hunter
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 7:29 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Holes for conduit
I just decided to use conduit in the wings and was wondering if anyone had an idea on how to make the holes larger with the ribs already riveted on one of the wings. There isn't much space on the inboard part of the wing between the ribs to get a unibit and drill in there.
Rob Hunter
40432
Wings
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of JSMcGrew(at)aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 5:45 AM
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Subject: Re: Seat Covering
That documentation does not exist. I contacted Van's and Oregon Aero looking for it, to no avail. Attached is a picture of my seats. I had them covered by a local upholstery shop in Nampa, ID, no documentation required.
-Jim
40134
In a message dated 6/19/2007 2:54:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net writes:
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--> RV10-List message posted by: "Michael Wellenzohn" <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>
Hello,
on page 49-03 in the plans it says to "consult the documentation included with front seat assemblies regarding seat covering". IcanĀ“t find those would anyone be able to scan them and send them to me?
I am interested in how the seat covering will be done so I am happy if you could send me pitures of your front & rearseats. Does the covering use a zipper?
Best Regards
Michael
www.wellenzohn.net
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Jim "Scooter" McGrew
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drfred(at)suddenlinkmail.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:30 am Post subject: Holes for conduit |
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Rob;
Go to the local airplane parts warehouse and get an extension bit that
will fit the unibit. Put the extension thru to the rib that you want
drilled, then put the unibit on the the end of the extension. This is
what I had to do for the four ribs on the inboard side. A right angle
drill works good for the accessible ribs. Also, I would have run
another small conduit for the strobe lights. I ended up running my
wires with the main bundle. Only time will tell if I get interference
with the Bob Archer VOR antennae that I plan to put in the wingtip.
Dr Fred
40515
Fuse side panels riveted this weekend. Yea!
To Oshgosh first Sunday thru Tues in a 152. Looking forward to 8 hrs
of togetherness with my wife.
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ScooterF15
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:51 am Post subject: Holes for conduit |
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Attached are photos of the set up I used to do this. The end piece was made on a lathe with an allen set screw to hold the unibit in place.
-Jim
40134
In a message dated 6/19/2007 7:39:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rwhunter(at)integra.net writes:
| Quote: | I just decided to use conduit in the wings and was wondering if anyone had an idea on how to make the holes larger with the ribs already riveted on one of the wings. There isn't much space on the inboard part of the wing between the ribs to get a unibit and drill in there.
Rob Hunter
40432
Wings
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Jim "Scooter" McGrew
http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew
See what's free at AOL.com.
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LloydDR(at)wernerco.com
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:14 am Post subject: Holes for conduit |
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The way I did it was to leave the original hole, for running the strobe wire through, then I chose the lightning hole forward of the one with the push/pull tube in it, and drilled a small #40 hole above each one and lock wired corrugated tubing in, I did this, so that even if the lock wire fails the tube still can not interfere with the controls, additional I used tractor type grommet material for anti-abrasion on the hole edge to keep chaffing the tube to the minimum. Easy and doable after the bottom skins are on, just have to be a lock wire wiz, and that's why the AP at the airport did it for me, because a wiz I am not!
Dan
N289DT RV10E (FAA inspection has been scheduled)
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Hunter
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 7:29 AM
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Subject: Holes for conduit
I just decided to use conduit in the wings and was wondering if anyone had an idea on how to make the holes larger with the ribs already riveted on one of the wings. There isn't much space on the inboard part of the wing between the ribs to get a unibit and drill in there.
Rob Hunter
40432
Wings
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pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:02 am Post subject: Holes for conduit |
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Rob Hunter wrote:
| Quote: | Message I just decided to use conduit in the wings and was wondering if anyone had an idea on how to make the holes larger with the ribs already riveted on one of the wings. There isn't much space on the inboard part of the wing between the ribs to get a unibit and drill in there.
Rob Hunter
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Faced with this situation on other projects, I used a chuck from a drill that had already been removed and purchased a piece of threaded rod to fit the chuck. I've had to use more than one piece of threaded rod, and they have long nuts to attach them together. The nice thing about Unibits is that they are 'self centering'. For my application, though, I needed a drilled hole, and the threaded rod was too limber for me to be able to hit my target. I was reduced to using a piece of PVC pipe with a plug in the end. I drilled the plug the same size as the threaded rod, and pushed the threaded rod through the hole and attached the chuck with the unibit. I could feed the chuck through the holes I had and the PVC pipe helped center the drill bit where I wanted it.
Now, I'm a little older, and a little wiser. In the tool section of your local hardware store, you'll find bit extensions in reasonable to very long lengths. A lot more pricey than threaded rod, they have a 'bushing' with a set screw ...... get ones that fit your Unibit. You can 'stack' them (like I did with the threaded rod) and the PVC trick should work as well.
Hope this helps.
Linn
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rwhunter(at)integra.net
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject: Holes for conduit |
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Thanks everyone for your ideas. This truly is a great group with tons of ideas and experience.
Rob
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Mike Whisky
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: Holes for conduit |
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Rob,
I used the extension sold by Avery tools, it worked well with a step drill installed. The maximum diameter of the stepdrill was the one required to pull Vans conduit trough.
Michael
www.wellenzohn.net
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