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by Don P-Factor
Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Patty Wagstaff
Replies: 43
Views: 49546

Jurisdiction

There may be a question of who, if any one has the jurisdiction of a Runway that's closed. I know if you're not on a public road the city or county officers may not have the authority to charge someone. Don.
by Don P-Factor
Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: Screwup Chronicles
Topic: Crack in the canopy :-(
Replies: 24
Views: 42054

Plexi Drilling

Try using a Uni-Bit. It won't pull through and grab like a fluted one. Also Thought I heard that someone was NOT Drilling and instead bonding the Canopy to the frame? Don.
by Don P-Factor
Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:05 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Cutting aluminum angle without band saw
Replies: 18
Views: 23658

Cutting

John, I have a Long EZ project that fell into my workshop three weeks ago. I was looking at an RV-4 sitting stagnant but that didn't pan out. I pretty much have all the tools I need but if you're in a pinch you do what you have to. For thin stock, sandwich it between two pieces of wood to prevent di...
by Don P-Factor
Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:25 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Cutting aluminum angle without band saw
Replies: 18
Views: 23658

Cutting aluminum with a regular carbide blade on a circular saw or mitre saw is easy. there are many different types of blades to chose from but a standard carbide blade will cut up to 3/8 angle or as thin as .020 aluminum very nicely. For thin stock turn blade in the reverse direction. Don.
by Don P-Factor
Sun Feb 20, 2005 8:29 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Water in the air line...!?
Replies: 15
Views: 17633

Air Lines

OK, lots of great info on this site. Two more... try to always use a dedicated air line for only painting ie... don't use lines that have previously been used with the pre-oiler. Residual oil may exist. Also figure your line loss pressure for the amount of line used. It's been awhile but I think its...
by Don P-Factor
Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:19 am
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Yet more tools ..
Replies: 11
Views: 13923

Cutting Aluminum

I dont like to deal with the Band saw. What I do like to do is use a Porta Band. Very nice to use and bring it over to your work not the other way around but there are still issues with the throat size. I just went out to the shop and found three different types of blades that fit on a 7 1/4 Circula...
by Don P-Factor
Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:17 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 2
Views: 6297

Greetings

I'm new to the forum but have been dreaming of building a kit for the last 19years (bought a Hummel Bird info pack in 86'). I have finally decided to go for it. I got my PPL last year and am almost done with my Workshop Hangar (984sq ft). I was stationed out at Edwards as a T-38 Crew Chief from 85'-...