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My buddy sent me a photo of his hole. The engineering firm is coming back out to re-evaluate tomorrow. Gotta love a newly machined surface!
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Any Wing Bolt Fitting Experience...?
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yup no square corners those are stress points the vibration you mention would start cracks there.
It sounds like he's the man for the job, just a little apprehensive that it's something newish. Like he just wanted a trusted second opinion from someone that uses rotating cutting tools often. I think your advice to him is sound. You may want to ensure that whatever lubricant is used is compatible with all the materials that will be exposed to it. (ie. no embrittlement issues) and that it can be removed properly, again with an appropriate solvent. There must be some recommended fluids.
I do believe that no one cares about my truck brakes more than I do myself. I do use proper replacement parts, and do follow the manuals. But it's not rocket science.
However, for aero, I just don't have the time to read all the manuals and requirements.
Anyway thanks for all the pictures and great explanations and especially the pictures of the rental tools.
It's great to see the range of things different people do!
-brino
Exactly what I thought. Just modified by grinding the radius on the outside of the cutting edge and the extra relief.
Agreed. Me neither, but only because I am not licensed. Legal/insurance issues, not because it's a particularly complex job.
It sounds like he's the man for the job, just a little apprehensive that it's something newish. Like he just wanted a trusted second opinion from someone that uses rotating cutting tools often. I think your advice to him is sound. You may want to ensure that whatever lubricant is used is compatible with all the materials that will be exposed to it. (ie. no embrittlement issues) and that it can be removed properly, again with an appropriate solvent. There must be some recommended fluids.
From the sounds of it I'd have full confidence in the crew you have.although I can't guarantee you'd be 100% comfortable or at ease riding alongonce it's returned to service.
I do believe that no one cares about my truck brakes more than I do myself. I do use proper replacement parts, and do follow the manuals. But it's not rocket science.
However, for aero, I just don't have the time to read all the manuals and requirements.
Anyway thanks for all the pictures and great explanations and especially the pictures of the rental tools.
It's great to see the range of things different people do!
-brino
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Looks like you have it under control. Keep us informed on how it turns out.
Looks like you have it under control. Keep us informed on how it turns out.
i understand why the manufacturer doesn't give out the specs . its quite simple . they do not want wings falling off midair and the lawsuits that would entail .
if they gave out the proper specs those who are cheep or less scrupulous would tend to do less then perfect work to stay within those specs and try to save some money .
if they gave out the proper specs those who are cheep or less scrupulous would tend to do less then perfect work to stay within those specs and try to save some money .