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Matt Dralle
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 Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:46 pm Post subject: Canopy Cutting Made Easy! |
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The first step with any Van's canopy installation is cutting the plexiglass bubble out of the molding frame. For me, this went smoothly mostly thanks to an awesome tool called a "Roto-Zip" that is available from a local Lowes hardware store. I have a right-angle cut-off wheel attachment for it. I can't remember if this came with it or if I bought it separately as an accessory. In either case, it is a must have for this Plexi cutting. I got some 3.5" "metal cutting wheels" for it and I have to say it is the cat's meow when it comes to cutting the canopies out. The tool has plenty of power and doesn't bog down, yet it is very controllable and accurate cutting is pretty easy. Don't get me wrong, this is definitely a manly tool and it requires a fair amount of respect. But it has just the right weight and fits nicely in your hand. The right-angle attachment can be unlatched and spun in any direction in relation to the handle and cord, which is really nice. Highly recommend!
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| Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:22 am Post subject: Canopy Cutting Made Easy! |
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Good tip. But I am more impressed with your carpeted work shop!
David Clifford
RV-10 Builder
Howell, MI
From: "Matt Dralle" <dralle(at)matronics.com>
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com, rv8-list(at)matronics.com, rv7-list(at)matronics.com, rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:44:31 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Canopy Cutting Made Easy!
The first step with any Van's canopy installation is cutting the plexiglass bubble out of the molding frame. For me, this went smoothly mostly thanks to an awesome tool called a "Roto-Zip" that is available from a local Lowes hardware store. I have a right-angle cut-off wheel attachment for it. I can't remember if this came with it or if I bought it separately as an accessory. In either case, it is a must have for this Plexi cutting. I got some 3.5" "metal cutting wheels" for it and I have to say it is the cat's meow when it comes to cutting the canopies out. The tool has plenty of power and doesn't bog down, yet it is very controllable and accurate cutting is pretty easy. Don't get me wrong, this is definitely a manly tool and it requires a fair amount of respect. But it has just the right weight and fits nicely in your hand. The right-angle attachment can be unlatched and spun in any direction in relation to the handle and cord, which is really nice. Highly recommend!
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Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
RV-6 #20916 N360EM "The Flyer"
http://www.mattsrv6.com - Matt's RV-6 Revitalization Log
Status: 150+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full Flyer Mode
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