Author: "Phil Perry" <philstar@...> Time: Wed Aug 20, 2003 1:50 pm PDT Link
Don, Shirley and RV9 Gang,
The anodizing test of the wing rib was a huge success. After getting the
major "thumbs up" from the local chapter and senior builders, the rest of
the wing ribs and hinge brackets will be done tonight.
The only prep I had to do was drill out and dimple. I didn't have to de-bur
the lightning holes, as the anodizing process smoothes those edges very
nicely. I'll figure out how to get a pix or two on the group somehow. When
you consider all the steps and exposure to priming, and that I'll have a
lighter, better protected finished product, anodizing is a good alternative
if you have access to a small anodizing shop.
Phil Perry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don and Shirley" <cherokeepilots@y...>
To: <RV-9A@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:44 PM
Subject: [RV-9A] Re: Fuel tank question
> Tom,
>
> >you can look and make sure you are not making 2 right tanks, I would
> >hate to make 3.
>
> I'm really curious if anyone wrote and offered to swap of their extra
> left tanks for one of your right tanks... ;-)
>
> On a bit more serious note I've been a bit lax with the building since
> Airventure. Friday my youngest daughter departs for college and I'm
> expecting a lot more time to spend building! I'm planning to order
> the fuselage either this week or next and I'm getting serious about
> planning the panel.
>
> Don
> 90702 Wings
> www.propjock.com
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Author: Bob Kelly <mmpi@...> Time: Wed Aug 20, 2003 4:34 pm PDT Link
Phil,
Great news! I thought you would like the results, but didn't think it would
even help with the deburring. Now, for the others who don't have access to
an anodizing shop, go to http://www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize99.html
I have been doing small parts for a couple of years and it is a pretty easy
process, although much easier in cool or cold weather. Let us know how all
the rest turns out.
Bob Kelly
On 20-Aug-03, Phil Perry wrote:
> Don, Shirley and RV9 Gang, The anodizing test of the wing rib was a huge
> success. After getting the major "thumbs up" from the local chapter and
> senior builders, the rest of the wing ribs and hinge brackets will be done
> tonight. The only prep I had to do was drill out and dimple. I didn't have
> to de-bur the lightning holes, as the anodizing process smoothes those
> edges very nicely. I'll figure out how to get a pix or two on the group
> somehow. When you consider all the steps and exposure to priming, and that
> I'll have a lighter, better protected finished product, anodizing is a
> good alternative if you have access to a small anodizing shop.
>
> Phil Perry
Author: "Phil Perry" <philstar@...> Time: Thu Aug 21, 2003 8:15 am PDT Link
Thanks Bob,
This guys operation is pretty simple. He uses the heavy duty rubberware tubs
and can handle pieces a little larger than the main wing ribs. He can run
four ribs in about 1 hour fifteen minutes.
Talk to you soon
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Kelly" <mmpi@m...>
To: <RV-9A@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 5:37 PM
Subject: [RV-9A] Re: Anodizing successful
> Phil,
>
> Great news! I thought you would like the results, but didn't think it
would
> even help with the deburring. Now, for the others who don't have access
to
> an anodizing shop, go to http://www.focuser.com/atm/anodize/anodize99.html
> I have been doing small parts for a couple of years and it is a pretty
easy
> process, although much easier in cool or cold weather. Let us know how
all
> the rest turns out.
>
> Bob Kelly
>
> On 20-Aug-03, Phil Perry wrote:
> > Don, Shirley and RV9 Gang, The anodizing test of the wing rib was a huge
> > success. After getting the major "thumbs up" from the local chapter and
> > senior builders, the rest of the wing ribs and hinge brackets will be
done
> > tonight. The only prep I had to do was drill out and dimple. I didn't
have
> > to de-bur the lightning holes, as the anodizing process smoothes those
> > edges very nicely. I'll figure out how to get a pix or two on the group
> > somehow. When you consider all the steps and exposure to priming, and
that
> > I'll have a lighter, better protected finished product, anodizing is a
> > good alternative if you have access to a small anodizing shop.
> >
> > Phil Perry
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