John Slade Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 Evan, You'll need that laser level too, or at least loan of one for a day. It's the VERY best way to install the spar. You'll use the smart level EVERY day for the first few months. Don't you just hate it when you ask a store assistant for help and the best they can do is help you look on the shelves with less understanding than you of what they're looking for. Its rare these days to find someone who actually KNOWS the stock and what it's for. Speaking of required tools you can get at Home Depot.... I highly recommend the $29 Black & Decker dremel knock-off. It has more power than the original dremel and can't be beat for the price. All the original dremel parts fit both tools. Also, while you're there, pick up some clear 4ml plastic for "poor man's vacuum bagging". John Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macleodm3 Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Mike, How does the smart level stay attached to the cheap level if something like velcro is not used? I found them on the web for around $90 for the 7" module. Also saw this posting the other day(the rest has been copied and pasted)..... Frank Armbruster out of Colorado has the original Wedge Innovations levels cheaper than current market. SmartLevel modules - $40 2 ft. extension - $20 4 ft. extensions are available but I didn't need one. Shipping is quoted as $5 even to the East Coast. Nice guy to deal with. Oh, these are still in the box, unused, needs a new 9 volt battery, complete with the instruction booklets. Seems he used to be a dealer before Wedge got bought out. His cell phone is 720-363-0303. And , yes, he does like airplane builders. Only asks that you let him know when the first flight occurs. Richard Crapse Textron LCM Team Quote Andrew Anunson I work underground and I play in the sky... no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 well, rarely do you not use it in the level position, it just sits there happy as can be, with a 0.0 smile on it's face. I have the 2 foot wedge and dave has the 4 footer that the module doesn't come out of, the level has to be re zeroed when the module is removed or reinstalled. The only time I can remember using the module not in the frame was on canard jig leveling and canard incidence setting. It was handy then Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted February 11, 2003 Author Share Posted February 11, 2003 OK, Now I'm planning on the firewall backward items and I figure I need some tools. Ifin I go with an aircraft engine, as all the regulars know I will, is there anything under the cowl that might be metric? I figure ifin I buy all tools known to mechanics in inch and just "many" tools known to mechanics in metric I should be ok What say youns(pronounced Uuns) Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 How many of you are Pumpers, how many use a simple electronic scale? Is there any huge advantage to having an epoxy pump? (huge enough to justify $200 bucks) TIA (Thanks in Advance) Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted April 22, 2003 Author Share Posted April 22, 2003 YEP, in my humble opinion. In order to overt exotherm, you mix many small batches, easy and fast with a pump. Two reasons epoxy doesn't cure right, bad ratio or incomplete mixing, we have not had a single bad mix, using pump AND large second hand on clock to insure at least 1 min through mixing. Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Barstow Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 What kind of pump are you using? Would you opt for a better one if possible? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted April 22, 2003 Author Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hey clifford answer this one would you on the brand, the pump has operated flawlessly, even allows for partial pumps. Every few years we check the ratio and it is always right on the money. It has required a through cleaning twice in 5 years with weekly use. Do keep it heated at all times, stops crystallation. Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 This seems to be a really personal issue. I've heard a lot of balance people rave about the accuracy. I don't think they've used a pump. Me - I'm a pumper, and to me that pump was the best investment of all the tools I bought for the project. Mike's right about the small batches - much better to get a good wet out. Also, on a big layup where you "get a bit busy" the time it takes to refill the cup and be back wetting out the cloth becomes critical. The pump is FAST. I think Mike's going overboard with a 60 second mix. I've cut it down to maybe 20 seconds on less critical stuff and never had a problem. All this checking the ratio doesnt make sense to me - the pump has two cylinders of different sizes. If it pumps, and you dont see air, then it pretty much HAS to be right. When there's something wrong - like a blocked inlet or level too low and air in the system, then you spot it immediately. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted April 23, 2003 Author Share Posted April 23, 2003 overboard?? twice in 5 years? and always 60 to 75 seconds, of course I don't mix any fast hardener in, just the sloooooooooooow stuff Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 >overboard?? twice in 5 years? OK, overboard was a bit strong. >and always 60 to 75 seconds, of course I don't mix any fast hardener >in, just the sloooooooooooow stuff I know it says "slow" on the can, but that refers to the reaction time. It has nothing to do with how fast (or slow) you're supposed to mix it Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted April 23, 2003 Author Share Posted April 23, 2003 hey I'm Slooooooow i'm 590 and 656 and have not gotton to "Just wires, pipes and dials to do...." yet Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Yea, I know, you're building two planes at once. Sounds like a great idea......until you get to the sanding Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted April 24, 2003 Author Share Posted April 24, 2003 Hey, i have 2 words to say to you "slave labor" I mean "unpaid volunteers" and 3 building 2 Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 What kind of pump are you using? Would you opt for a better one if possible? Mine's a "sticky stuff" from Wicks. Its perfect. Couldnt ask for better. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted July 8, 2003 Author Share Posted July 8, 2003 I have a great band saw for my woodworking hobby, i regularly make my own veneer up to 10" thick hard maple cut to 5/32 or less sheets. I would never use this machine on fiberglass, it would make me feel like i was tearing it up, fiberglass is one hell of an abrasive. when using a band saw blade it immediatly takes the set off of the teeth and makes that blade worthless for wood or metal. My advice, if you buy one, buy a cheep import and abuse it, i mean use it with reckless abandon. Enjoy the build Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBarber Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I agree. Fiberglass is hell on cutting tools. When I see what it does to a blade it is a great reminder that the big white roll of fabric is GLASS and not cloth. No wonder it kills metal.....and it is a great way to remember to wear goggles, mask and longsleeve (ok, in Houston more use of barrier cream....gotta love that stuff). FWIW. All the best, Chris Quote Christopher Barber Velocity SE/FG w/yoke. Zoom, zoom, zoom. www.LoneStarVelocity.com Live with Passion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Patterson Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Go to Rick Maddy's site look at Chapters Zero/ hotbox Now here is some help on Epoxy HOTBOX. Dang I wonder if I should have asked his permission to post that . People got me scared . Quote Joseph@TheNativeSpirit.Net I am Building a Jo-Z IV StarShip. What Do YOU Want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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