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zodierocket(at)hsfx.ca
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 Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject: Kit vs plans and costs. |
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Alas, the temptation we all seem to have is to
think our own analysis is the only one that really counts and should
be applied to all other builders. I think the truth is each builder
and each airplane built is unique. We can all try to help each other
complete our projects even if we can't agree on the reasons and
issues each of us must consider.
Paul
XL fuselage
Very eloquently put Paul, I agree fully, in my last post I tried to make the same point, but it ended up a little long winded, and still missed the point with the finesse your one paragraph has.
Mark
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10/2/2007 6:43 PM
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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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| Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject: Kit vs plans and costs. |
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Once again, I agree with a previous post. There's no way you can paint "Cost" using the same brush. Location and the personal risk you're willing to accept has a tremendous effect.
Location? I saw a post that quoted $300 for nitriding and threading the safety shaft. I farmed everything out and it cost less than $200.00. Of course, I live 17 miles away from the tool+die capital of the world. The nitriding cost is dependent on freight charges.
On the other hand, you have to consider what risk you're willing to accept. WW, for all his business related faults, has done one hell of a lot of testing on different Corvair builds. Are you going to move your nose strut back 1' because it looks better? CH put it there for a carefully calculated reason. If WW recommended reworked jugs from a specified source, I'd take his advice. Save money by homebuilding non-critical components such as the top plate (If you can!). Saying, 'These jugs are good enough with a quick hone" is more risk than I want to take.
Sometimes, you get what you pay for. Peace of mind.
Bill Naumuk
HDS Fuse/Corvair
Townville, Pa
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