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Pilot135pd replied to the thread Question re; shop lighting.I've always hated darkly lit hangars so for my new 60 x 60 x 25' high hangar part of my barndominium I tested 150w, 200w, and 300w UFO... -
GaryK replied to the thread Bench grinder wheel.AS has them...Scotchbrite wheel. Around $135.00 -
Vern replied to the thread Bench grinder wheel.Scotchbrite -
RI'd add fuel injection or carburetor, fixed pitch or constant speed prop.
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TroyBranch replied to the thread RV-15 #150046 (Wing Kit).I wonder why the instructions want every skin clekoed in place before putting in a rivet. I don't remember have to do that on the other... -
RRNB replied to the thread Engine Concerns - Camshaft.I'd say you need to put on your man pants and decide for yourself, you will be the one writing the checks. I'd be concerned about just...
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RAnybody heard anything from SSH? I was about to place an order and have called a few times with no answer. In addition, has anyone...
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The wheel on my bench grinder that I use to debur the edges of my aluminum ribs, formers, sheets is wearing out. I can’t think of the...
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bjdecker replied to the thread Canopy Struts.They definitely put more force on the frame/canopy. However, I installed a handle on the top exterior of the roll bar to aid in opening...
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D-Dubya replied to the thread Troubleshooting suggestion- help wanted.I'd add fuel injection or carburetor, fixed pitch or constant speed prop. -
Shout out to Ken Nimer (local KMLD A&P) his mom & his dad, Dave! They bailed me out yesterday when I lost right brake fluid on my RV-4... -
Flying home from Rosamond with my buddy Seagull. -
DanH replied to the thread Smoke System.Given a crash or inflight fire, smoke oil is just about a dangerous as gasoline. Would you put a header tank forward of the firewall? -
D-Dubya replied to the thread Canopy Struts.I believe the stock struts from the Van's web store are 100N; the ones listed above are 200N struts. I tried a pair of the stronger...
