Fw: Re: KR> Bends in Fiberglass Construction

2010-05-30 Thread joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com
A trick that I taught myself from trying to repair heavy wall coverings in new construction when wrapping the sharp drywall corners. I bought a couple cheap household irons. On wall coverings using a low to medium heat depending on the type of wall covering(ie paper, vinyl, or cloth) i run t

KR> Bends in Fiberglass Construction

2010-05-30 Thread Larry H.
Dan, none is good at making 90 degree bends. That is why going over 90 degree bends at 45 degree angles is best. I would think that a very light ounce weight cloth would do it the easiest but it still will not want to lay down properly over a 90 degree bend. A heavier weight cloth would of cours

KR> RE: vw engine cases

2010-05-30 Thread Howard Goodwin
Joe: Why do you recommend wrist pin buttons? Is it in case of a spring clip failure? Howard Goodwin Washington, N.C. N742HG/N21KW Just Passin Thru..

KR> RE: vw engine cases

2010-05-30 Thread Joe Beyer
I have line bored VW engine cases for my cars and plane. I've also made two force one prop hubs which require the case to be bored out at the pulley end. No problem with them. Use Teflon wrist pin buttons. Joe Scappoose Ore. Message: 3 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 10:47:

KR> Bends in Fiberglass Construction

2010-05-30 Thread Dan Heath
Is there a glass that is "the best" at making a 90 degree bend. I am assuming BID, but I am also assuming that there is something that is better. Daniel R. Heath da...@windstream.net See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2010 - KR

KR> Homebuilt Hero

2010-05-30 Thread Tim
Interesting Short Clip worth viewingHe's gone now, a long time EAA member, with 11 designs under his belt.Pretty dam good for a self described Dyslexic, Leeon Davis >>> Discovery Channel clip> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpDgeNcQWh0

KR> NOS Hose for brake lines

2010-05-30 Thread Dan Heath
And here is a link to the NOS hose. Maybe overkill, but you will never blow one out or burn it up. http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand/Nitrous-Oxide-Systems-NOS/Product-L ine/NOS-Stainless-Steel-Braided-Hoses/?autoview=SKU See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the picsĀ  See you

KR> Fittings for Tracy Obrian brakes.

2010-05-30 Thread Dan Heath
Yes, isn't propriety a really cool thing. That little issue cost me two weeks of flying time. However, my good friend, Matt Elder, had the solution. He had some 1/16th pipe to AN-4 tube fittings. I broke one of them, and found an adapter at the local speed shop for 1/16th pipe to 1/8th pipe. B

KR> 9' horizontal stabilizer

2010-05-30 Thread Tim
Tail Volume Article> EAA Sport Aviation article up at my Private Webspace, by John Roncz who helped out Burt Rutan with the 1980's Dangerous when Wet canard issues Other stuff Davis DA2A study Plans & Builder help http://www3.telus.net/project-aviation/project-aviation/ Cold Lake-Tim

KR> Pitch Stability

2010-05-30 Thread Dan Heath
I have a stock KR2, not even an S, and it does not have pitch stability issues. If it did, I think they would be referred to as 'PIOs'. What it does have is yaw stability issues, in rough air. In smooth air, it is a very stable airplane, but when it gets a bit rough up there, you really have to