VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Model Specific > RV-8/8A
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-20-2016, 08:30 AM
NavyS3BNFO NavyS3BNFO is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 82
Default Drilling Elevator Horns - Looking for drill bushing

I'm getting ready to drill my elevator horns and don't really feel like spending $20 for a bushing from Mcmaster Carr or chasing all over HD or some hobby shop to find something else that works.

If anyone is willing to part with their previously used drill bushing, I'd be happy to pass it on to the next guy who wants it to drill his elevator horns.
__________________
RV-8 empennage DONE
Wings 99% done
Fuselage in progress
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-20-2016, 08:38 AM
Lemmingman's Avatar
Lemmingman Lemmingman is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: McKinney, TX
Posts: 689
Default

Not sure if the 8 is similar to the 7, but here is what I did on my 7. If you have a Lowes/HomeDepot/Tractor Supply nearby, you should be able to find this.

https://rvblog.thebrices.com/2011/05...the-empennage/
__________________
Gil Brice
McKinney, TX EAA-1246
RV7 - Working on fuse, fuel, brakes etc...
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-20-2016, 10:16 AM
Flying Canuck Flying Canuck is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 387
Default

I used a barb connector from the plumbing section, don't recall what size I used. Wrapped one end in electrical tape so it would fit snug in the hole. I think it had a 1/8" I.D. that was a great drill guide.

I got the idea from somebody's build log, don't recall who offhand.
__________________
Claude Pitre
RV-9A #91081, C-GCPT
Dynon SkyView HDX, IO-320 and WW 200RV C/S. Flying as of August 6, 2018

Interactive map of all of my flights here
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-20-2016, 09:22 PM
alpinelakespilot2000 alpinelakespilot2000 is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,642
Default

A piece of fuel vent line is 1/4 o.d. and will work just fine in this application. If you have your wing kit you already have plenty laying around.
__________________
Steve M.
Ellensburg WA
RV-9 Flying, 0-320, Catto

Donation reminder: Jan. 2021
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:53 PM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.