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Forum: RV-8/8A 02-12-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,748
Posted By Les Dial
Ax head? Didn't think of that! I used the...

Ax head? Didn't think of that! I used the polished end of a crowbar. -- Les
Forum: Primers 05-07-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,444
Posted By Les Dial
I've known a lot of people who have had good look...

I've known a lot of people who have had good look with the SEM Self Etching Primer. One part, easy to use : http://sem.ws/Catalog.asp?prod=139. I started with PPG DPX171 Self Etching Primer, it's...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-07-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 976
Posted By Les Dial
Breaking the edge eliminates the sharp corner. ...

Breaking the edge eliminates the sharp corner. Sharp corners are potential stress risers and therefore good places for cracks to start. I used to work in C-5B production. That plane had 7 million...
Forum: RV-9/9A 07-06-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By Les Dial
Ty: Welcome aboard! Check your PM's. -- Les

Ty:
Welcome aboard! Check your PM's. -- Les
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-07-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By Les Dial
Get a MSC or Grainger catalog. Everthing can be...

Get a MSC or Grainger catalog. Everthing can be had between those two. The MSC is 4500 pages and the Grainger is 3250 pages! I'll look for an old one. Where are you at? -- Les
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-06-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,223
Posted By Les Dial
Tony: If you can't find Brian, get his Dad: Bill...

Tony:
If you can't find Brian, get his Dad: Bill Jones. I've worked with Bill since 1983 and you won't find a more knowledgable person around about aircraft tooling -- A great guy!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-05-2007, 05:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,223
Posted By Les Dial
Tony: Call Brian Jones at Production Tool. He is...

Tony:
Call Brian Jones at Production Tool. He is really close to you as he is by the Middle GA Regional (just north of Warner Robbins AFB). He has drill bits and all the aircraft tooling anyone...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-22-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,030
Posted By Les Dial
To further what RV4Gregg said: Reamers are...

To further what RV4Gregg said:

Reamers are actually made oversize, in the 3/16 size range they are .0001 to .0006" over the nominal size. Correspondingly, drills are actually undersize simply...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-24-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,689
Posted By Les Dial
Same thing for me. We don't leave sharp edges on...

Same thing for me. We don't leave sharp edges on production aircraft in anything if possible. I used a Burraway and gently cleaned it up. It opened the ID of the hole about .004-.005" more but...
Forum: Tools 01-12-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,891
Posted By Les Dial
Bryan: 2000-3000 RPM is what I'm watching people...

Bryan:
2000-3000 RPM is what I'm watching people do right now at work. The trick, I think, is to not start the cutter prior to inserting it in the hole. As to it being angled, that is just...
Forum: Tools 01-08-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,891
Posted By Les Dial
I doubt you have a motor fast enough to exceed...

I doubt you have a motor fast enough to exceed the recommended cutting speed of 100 SFM in Al. Most of the holes in the kit are pre-punched to within a few thousandths of the finished hole diameter....
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-30-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By Les Dial
A #19 works best. However, once you follow the...

A #19 works best. However, once you follow the instruction to countersink the flange, you will discover that the hole becomes enlarged anyway. Pick a size you have a counersink pilot for around...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-29-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 952
Posted By Les Dial
Axe blade!! Wished I'd thought of that! Me and...

Axe blade!! Wished I'd thought of that! Me and my buddy Dave actually used the flat end of a crow bar that we polished up to do the aft/lower most rivets of the rudder trailing edge. After that, I...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-29-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,117
Posted By Les Dial
You may also want to make sure that the hole is...

You may also want to make sure that the hole is the correct "Tap Drill" size for a 3/8-16 which is 5/16. I actually did this last night and the holes were somewhat undersize.
Forum: RV-8/8A 12-20-2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,976
Posted By Les Dial
Cherry makes a nut plate rivet. Their Cherry...

Cherry makes a nut plate rivet. Their Cherry part number is CR9116 and the Mil Spec Number is MS20605. Do a Web search on those or see the Cherry (Textron Fastening Systems, Aerospace Products) web...
Forum: RV-3 11-20-2006, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,873
Posted By Les Dial
I know very little about the RV-3, but generally...

I know very little about the RV-3, but generally in the Aircraft production world, tapered fasteners (or Taper-Loks) are generally regarded as tough to install due to the bearing area required. They...
Forum: Rocket 11-09-2006, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
Posted By Les Dial
Alan: Good looking panel, nice work. Good...

Alan: Good looking panel, nice work. Good looking screws too!! -- Les
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-23-2006, 04:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By Les Dial
I think it is Joe Krzyzewski at Atlantic Aircraft...

I think it is Joe Krzyzewski at Atlantic Aircraft Tool Company. http://atlanticairtool.com/ , 931-425-6882. He has built a number of special yokes for me in the past. Good guy to deal with.

You...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 09-17-2006, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 72,068
Posted By Les Dial
I've got one in the shop that is poster size as...

I've got one in the shop that is poster size as well as a mouse pad with a Drill Index on it. Can't get along with out them!!

Les Dial
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, F-22A
Lockheed Martin...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-28-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,425
Posted By Les Dial
Alan and I talked about this off line last night....

Alan and I talked about this off line last night. Oddly enough, the Grainger folks paid us a visit today and dropped off thier 300 page fastener catalog. Grainger outlets are everywhere! They have...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-19-2006, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,949
Posted By Les Dial
I've used the SEM self etching primer with good...

I've used the SEM self etching primer with good results also. I use the 39683 aerosol and the same thing in a quart can. Their website is http://www.sem.ws/index.php and it will also help you find a...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-16-2006, 04:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,842
Posted By Les Dial
We use nutplate drill motors on a regular basis...

We use nutplate drill motors on a regular basis here at work. They are generally called "Quackenbush" ( now owned by Cooper) or the older "Winslow" motors ( Hi-Shear). They aren't cheap to buy or...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-12-2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 25,004
Posted By Les Dial
Manufacturing Engineer on the F-22A now but Iv'e...

Manufacturing Engineer on the F-22A now but Iv'e done the 130 and the C-5B.
Les Dial
Fayetteville GA
RV-7 Empennage
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-17-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,194
Posted By Les Dial
This is what's next on the retirement...

This is what's next on the retirement list:
Nighthawk set for retirement:
The F-117A Nighthawk, the stealth fighter that launched Operation Iraqi Freedom, is "long in the tooth" and among the...
Forum: Painting your RV 01-22-2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,321
Posted By Les Dial
Be aware that solvent based paint fumes are...

Be aware that solvent based paint fumes are flammable (we all know that). Most proffesional paint booths utilize explosion proof motors and lights- i.e not Home Depot fans or fluorescent lights. ...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-25-2005, 09:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,568
Posted By Les Dial
Count me in -- Les

Count me in -- Les
Forum: RV-7/7A 11-09-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,364
Posted By Les Dial
Let me jump in and agree with RV7Aviator and...

Let me jump in and agree with RV7Aviator and Captain John:
I work for a major aircraft manufacturer and can tell you for a fact that if you let the sealer set up, inspection will make you tear the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-05-2005, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,155
Posted By Les Dial
I agree with Rick -- I design cutting tools for...

I agree with Rick -- I design cutting tools for a major aircraft producer and for us, only a rivet gets a drilled hole (and we use very few rivets). A piloted reamer in a reamer bushing is your...
Forum: Tools 09-14-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,471
Posted By Les Dial
Make sure they are 135 degree split point drills,...

Make sure they are 135 degree split point drills, these definetely willl not "walk" like ordinary drills. These are the aviation standard for folks who build or repair aircraft for a living. -- Les
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-10-2005, 12:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,503
Posted By Les Dial
Put me down for 3 each extra-larges! Thanks -...

Put me down for 3 each extra-larges! Thanks - Les (RV-7 Empennage)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-10-2005, 10:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,760
Posted By Les Dial
I used this one...

I used this one (http://www.spraygunworld.com/products/Titan/Titan%2019000.htmwith) very good results with PPG DX1793. Plus it's only $40. - Les
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-09-2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,833
Posted By Les Dial
Yes, reamers will dull just like drill bits and...

Yes, reamers will dull just like drill bits and they can also be resharpened. Interestingly enough, there are things called "drill reamers" which are really nothing more than double margin piloted...
Forum: Tools 04-15-2005, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By Les Dial
Variable AC speed controls aren't cheap, but I'm...

Variable AC speed controls aren't cheap, but I'm not much of an electrcian either. Aluminum can be cut at higher speeds using bi-metal bandsaw blades. How fast is the blade running in feet per...
Forum: Tools 03-24-2005, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,220
Posted By Les Dial
Try Innovative Tooling in FT-Worth Dallas area at...

Try Innovative Tooling in FT-Worth Dallas area at 972-647-0800
or Call Bill Jones of Production Tool and Technolgy in Macon GA at 478-781-8415. Hope that helps -- Les
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