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davidhwright(at)mac.com
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 Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 3:26 pm Post subject: Scratch build - pre drill holes before bending? |
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First posting from a newbie scratch builder
I have built the tail for my 601XL from a kit from CZAW and have
decided to scratch build the rest of the plane.
I have taken delivery of the sheet aluminium and am now in the
process of marking out the skins for the flaps and ailerons.
My questions is for those who have already done this is - should I
pre-drill the holes while the aluminium is still flat or should I
wait until it is bent?
Any suggestions gratefully received
Dave
601XL plans built - wings - England
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nfivesl(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject: Scratch build - pre drill holes before bending? |
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Hi David:
NO and NO! Don't drill any holes until you are ready
to install the part. I made this mistake and had to
re-make a few parts. I know the drawings show the
hole locations but as in the "Pirates Code" it's more
like a guideline. There are some exceptions to the
rule, but wait until you have the part ready to
install to drill the holes and then plan carefully.
Good luck,
Scott Laughlin
--- David Wright <davidhwright(at)mac.com> wrote:
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flat or should I
wait until it is bent?
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davidhwright(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:13 am Post subject: Scratch build - pre drill holes before bending? |
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Scott
Thanks
Looks like I will be putting my drill away for a while!!
Dave
On 9 Jul 2006, at 04:14, N5SL wrote:
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Hi David:
NO and NO! Don't drill any holes until you are ready
to install the part. I made this mistake and had to
re-make a few parts. I know the drawings show the
hole locations but as in the "Pirates Code" it's more
like a guideline. There are some exceptions to the
rule, but wait until you have the part ready to
install to drill the holes and then plan carefully.
Good luck,
Scott Laughlin
--- David Wright <davidhwright(at)mac.com> wrote:
> All
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should I
> pre-drill the holes while the aluminium is still
> flat or should I
> wait until it is bent?
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