tdragger1966
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Hey folks--first post!
I recently decided to get into the building game by purchasing a mostly complete RV-10 tail kit and plan to "retrofit" some popular mods I've seen other builders do. One in particular (overhead ventilation from fuselage NACA ducts) requires holes to be cut in the top of the forward tail cone bulkhead for SCAT flanges. I assume most folks do this before the bulkheads are riveted but that's not an option for me. Any tips on the best technique for getting clean holes in an already constructed bulkhead? I was thinking about a using a drill-mounted hole saw with the bulkhead backed with scrap wood.
Thanks in advance for what I'm sure will be more questions.
Mike
I recently decided to get into the building game by purchasing a mostly complete RV-10 tail kit and plan to "retrofit" some popular mods I've seen other builders do. One in particular (overhead ventilation from fuselage NACA ducts) requires holes to be cut in the top of the forward tail cone bulkhead for SCAT flanges. I assume most folks do this before the bulkheads are riveted but that's not an option for me. Any tips on the best technique for getting clean holes in an already constructed bulkhead? I was thinking about a using a drill-mounted hole saw with the bulkhead backed with scrap wood.
Thanks in advance for what I'm sure will be more questions.
Mike