Page 10-03 Step 1 tail skid question

[pietermk]

Hello all,

I am working on this part and am wondering how far back I have to cut off 45 degree part. In my RV12 help DVD they state 1 inch, looking at some builder logs it seems shorter then that. I can't decipher the instructions to know how big of piece to cut off.

can anyone shed a light on this?

thanks

Peter

[XOverZero]

Peter, the 1" dimension works just fine. Good rule of thumb: When in doubt, do what Van's says.

I'm not sure if that particular cut is for weight savings or if it's necessary to prevent interference with the stabilator counterbalance arm. Just in case it's the latter, safer to stick to the plans.

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by XOverZero

Peter, the 1" dimension works just fine. Good rule of thumb: When in doubt, do what Van's says.

I'm not sure if that particular cut is for weight savings or if it's necessary to prevent interference with the stabilator counterbalance arm. Just in case it's the latter, safer to stick to the plans.

well that is my problem I can't figure it out form the plans. the 1 inch comes from the Homebuildhelp DVD for the RV12

[Paris12Man]

Peter, I looked at my pictures that I took during my construction and unfortunately the only picture I have is blurred. It appears that the cut is to ensure clearance of the counter balance arm. If I remember correctly, I marked an inch down the piece and made the angle cut on the bandsaw and kept moving along. If you want my blurred picture, send me your email and I will send it to you.

[mrt890]

Pg10-3 figure 1 has a side view of the 1 inch angle cut

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by mrt890

Pg10-3 figure 1 has a side view of the 1 inch angle cut

Does it? I have to go back and see because I did not see it.

Peter

[jlfernan]

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[joedallas]

See
www.joesrv12.com/Builder%20Log/bl_10_03.htm

[pietermk]

Now that you pointed it I saw it. I could not understand the picture, I saw the 1 in the drawing, it is one of those cases I have had before where I can't recognize the 3D aspect.

Peter

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by jlfernan

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thanks even now looking at it I find it hard to see the picture in the right 3D view.

Peter