The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

[49dimes]

The only thing I see missing is the roll of masking tape.

Just knew I forgot sumptin.....No wonder nobody comes to my parties . LoL

 

[Xpress]

Received the baffles for my AJ Laser today, the airplane is set to be here shortly

 

[stangflyer]

Ok the cowl is on and fits nicely. Got the holes drilled and been able to keep the gap to a minimum. Now I can start to cut the holes for the exhaust and maybe some clearance holes for the spark plug caps. Will see how that all goes then work on the air ducts to the engine.
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Very nicely done. I am going to remember this and refer back to it. I "MAY" attempt a very large 330 cowl surgery to separate two halves that make a single whole. LOL

 

[stangflyer]

I used separate small squares on mine I was going to make round ones, but decided squares were fine.

Ok the cowl is on and fits nicely. Got the holes drilled and been able to keep the gap to a minimum. Now I can start to cut the holes for the exhaust and maybe some clearance holes for the spark plug caps. Will see how that all goes then work on the air ducts to the engine.
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By the way gents, is there a specific saw to use for this procedure? I see there are a variety of sizes out there. I purchased some just before the Pitts build. But am thinking I may want a fresh brand new unused one for the 330 cowl should I choose to cut it in two.

 

[Snoopy1]

By the way gents, is there a specific saw to use for this procedure? I see there are a variety of sizes out there. I purchased some just before the Pitts build. But am thinking I may want a fresh brand new unused one for the 330 cowl should I choose to cut it in two.

I had two Zona saws I tried to count the teeth but I belive the one that worked the best was one with about 40 teeth per inch. It may sound wrong but I had a new one and and older one the older one worked better and seamed not to grab as much and slide a little easier just my observation. But down the sides the new one worked better. Cross the top and corner the older one. The only thing I can say is hold the saw at the smallest angle possible. Try to have as many teeth in contact as possible.

 

[stangflyer]

I had two Zona saws I tried to count the teeth but I belive the one that worked the best was one with about 40 teeth per inch. It may sound wrong but I had a new one and and older one the older one worked better and seamed not to grab as much and slide a little easier just my observation. But down the sides the new one worked better. Cross the top and corner the older one. The only thing I can say is hold the saw at the smallest angle possible. Try to have as many teeth in contact as possible.

Thank you. This all makes perfect sense now. And duh!! I just remembered something. I don't have to worry about ruining a painted cowl because the 330 cowl is going to get repainted anyway. As long as I don't mess it up and cut crooked or something like that. I think I am going to give it a shot.

 

[Jetpainter]

Thank you. This all makes perfect sense now. And duh!! I just remembered something. I don't have to worry about ruining a painted cowl because the 330 cowl is going to get repainted anyway. As long as I don't mess it up and cut crooked or something like that. I think I am going to give it a shot.

I'm pretty sure mine is the Fine Kerf Zona saw. If I remember I'll check tomorrow since I store it in the package.

 

[49dimes]

Going to have to spend more time in the shop on my Extra than expected. The doubler that carries the 3mm blind nut for the left stab forward mounting screw and carries the stab anti rotation pin is completely missing . Just when I was starting to really like this ARF .

At least they put the right side one in..........

 

[BalsaDust]

Yeah I used the fine tooth zona saw.
To be exact this is the one I have and I used the blade that’s really tall.

Zona 35-140 4-in-1 Saw Set with Four Interchangable Blades, 36-555, 36-050, 36-458, 36-408 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EROWJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_o2PiAbJKRYY4H

 

[stangflyer]

Going to have to spend more time in the shop on my Extra than expected. The doubler that carries the 3mm blind nut for the left stab forward mounting screw and carries the stab anti rotation pin is completely missing . Just when I was starting to really like this ARF .

At least they put the right side one in..........

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Dang, that sucks. But if this is all you have to deal with I would say it is still a pretty decent arf.