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03-25-2019, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
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Adding a G5 .. Anyone used this punch [on a painted panel]?
I'm adding a G5 to my setup ... anyone used this punch on a painted panel? If so, how did it go? Thanks for any feedback
https://aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?id=123C
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03-25-2019, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Richmond Hill, GA (KLHW)
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I've used the punch a couple times and it works well. Not specifically for the G-5, but it shouldn't matter. There is also a hole pattern template to help get the mounting holes in the correct location; not needed for the G-5, I don't think.
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RV-7A - Slider - N495KL - First flt 27 Jan 17
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Catto 3 blade NLE, FlightLines Interior, James cowl, plenum & intake, Anti-Splat -14 seat mod and nose gear support
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03-25-2019, 07:38 AM
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I watched a video and it looks painless but my panel is already painted and my main worry is whether or not it will damage the surface on the painted side.
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03-25-2019, 08:56 AM
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Some good masking tape should help preclude damage.
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RV-7A - Slider - N495KL - First flt 27 Jan 17
O-360-A4M w/ AFP FM-150 FI, Dual PMags, Vetterman Trombone Exh, SkyTech starter, BandC Alt (PP failed after 226 hrs)
Catto 3 blade NLE, FlightLines Interior, James cowl, plenum & intake, Anti-Splat -14 seat mod and nose gear support
All lines by TSFlightLines (aka Hoser)
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03-25-2019, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
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There's overhang from the instrument around the edges of the hole size. Even if you marred the paint a bit, I think it would be covered by the face of the G5.
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03-25-2019, 09:21 AM
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I spoke with ATS, nice people. The tech said to just reverse it so the cutting edge is on the paint side.
Sounds like it's going to work! I'm going to test on scrap.
Thanks for the feedback 
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03-25-2019, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Be happy to loan you mine -- if
you have not already ordered!
Ron
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03-25-2019, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Camas, WA
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Why not something like this and save a few $$. I've used before on sheet metal with great results.
https://www.amazon.com/MIBRO-460271-.../dp/B001C00ZRK

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Camas, WA
RV-7A - Slider in progress - N167DR (reserved)
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03-25-2019, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocahontas MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RONSIM
you have not already ordered!
Ron
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Or fly over to Slobovia (MS71, just north of Jackson MS) for lunch, & you can borrow my neighbor's before heading home.
Charlie
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03-25-2019, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
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Thanks for the offers!
I did order one, but big thanks for offering to lend me yours 
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