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Old 11-28-2006, 10:26 PM
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i scarfed the bottom of my wing. But that was just practice for the top.
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Old 11-28-2006, 10:50 PM
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I'll add here, after being pandantic I did it, and it came out fine.
Use the recommendations given on top:

1) Scarf both corners, inside of mating top and bottom skin
2) It is not nessasary to scarf the whole lenght, since you are really only interested in making the front corner nest good for appearence following the wing profile.
3) I used a vixen file and masking tape so that only the corner is vissible.
4) Use an edge forming tool on the the front and sides, same for your tanks rear.

It will come out perfect.

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Old 11-29-2006, 08:31 AM
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This brings up an edge-forming question. I have the cleveland edge roller, where you can dial in the grip force on the vice grip.

My question is, HOW MUCH force are people using? I have been dialing it in until the rollers are parallel and touch, then a slight bit more. This does leave a visible bend line at the edge. If i use less force so there is no visible line, then it seems there is no benefit to using the tool at all.

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Old 11-30-2006, 08:14 AM
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Having built two RV's and working on my third and owning three different types of manufactured edge rollers..I've found that the best tool for the job is a piece of 3/4" hardwood. Something like 1 1/2 wide and long enough to hold onto. I taper the ends on the belt sander and then make on thin slit widthwise on the end. Then slide/run it down the edge bending it as much as you need to get just a "little" turn down. Doesn't leave a bend line and is easier in my opinion to use.
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