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David Lee

Joined: 09 Aug 2006
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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:54 pm Post subject: Rv newbie--fluting question

OK, I know the plans say flute until the ribs straighten out. I realize the flutes are evenly spaced, but how much (or hard) do you flute? Do you increase the number of flutes or make the evenly spaced ones deeper. The earlier sets of plans show you where to flute, the new ones do not since the holes are pre-punched. 



This is for on my RV-7 which is just getting under way.



Any assistance would be appreciated.



David

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:19 pm Post subject: Rv newbie--fluting question

David,



Flute in between holes (mid-point).  You just vary the depth as needed.  At

least that's how I did it   If you over-do it, you can "fix" it by using

the seaming pliers.

Radomir

-7A Finish



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David Lee

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Rv newbie--fluting question

Thanks Radomir, 



That is what I guessed.



Regards

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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:30 pm Post subject: Rv newbie--fluting question

My ribs were completely un-fluted when I got them back in '90, and they 

were in horrible shape (kinda like pretzels).  Where the worst of the 

bend is, you flute closely, maybe 1/2", making sure there are flats for 

the rivets and that the spacing is ok.  Flute lightly at first, and 

harder as you get the feel of how much they're moving.  I still have 

tendonitis from that...

Dana Breda



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OK, I know the plans say flute until the ribs straighten out. I realize the flutes are evenly spaced, but how much (or hard) do you flute? Do you increase the number of flutes or make the evenly spaced ones deeper. The earlier sets of plans show you where to flute, the new ones do not since the holes are pre-punched. 



This is for on my RV-7 which is just getting under way.



Any assistance would be appreciated.



David





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cartaire(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:19 pm Post subject: Rv newbie--fluting question

Hi David - where are you building?



I'm working on an -8 empenage in Winston-Salem.



for fluting, read the post by "gpiney" titled 'there IS a science to the 

art'.  it's the tenth post on this thread:



http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=7864&highlight=fluting



I printed it out and put it in my build manual.  works like a charm.



Carter

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David Lee

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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: Rv newbie--fluting question

Thanks Carter,



I will try the "refined" method as described. I have two units with a curve, everything else seem ok.



 In response to your question, I am buillding in Greensboro, right off Friendly Av.



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David Lee

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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Rv newbie--fluting question

Ribs are straight. Thanks everyone. 



I can see the second kit is going to be such a piece of cake! Ha! Ha!

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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:17 pm Post subject: Rv newbie--fluting question

In a message dated 9/20/2006 8:29:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, odlee(at)bellsouth.net writes:

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 Hi David.

 my name is andre .

 I like to come to visit you.

 I finished an RV6 two years ago .

 built a rv6 airframe for a friend in Verginia.

 and helping someone else build a RV7 at shiloh airport.

 my phone # is 336 643 0736 I use to live off friendly ave.

 and moved to Summerfield 11 years ago.

 do you belong to EAA chapter 8 ?

 Andre M Robert

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