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10-11-2007, 11:06 AM
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Looking for "Z-Channel"
OK, I did a real superficial search of Van's and ACS web sites, and either missed it, or didn't put enough time into the search....but hey, there are thousands of folks reading the forums, and one of you can probably give me the answer in a lot less time....
I'm looking for some Z-Channel in different sizes (probably with a 2" web dimension would be ideal) for a panel rebuild project - can anybody point me at a catalog source web page?
Thanks!
Paul
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10-11-2007, 11:11 AM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Rebuilding a 6, or an 8 panel??
As far as the "Z" channel, probably just as easy to bend up what you need with a brake---------with all the RV activity going on there in Texas, y'all should be able to find one.
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10-11-2007, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike S
Rebuilding a 6, or an 8 panel??
As far as the "Z" channel, probably just as easy to bend up what you need with a brake---------with all the RV activity going on there in Texas, y'all should be able to find one.
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The "Z" channel would be for my -6, but I'm clueless on what a "brake---------" might be.
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10-11-2007, 11:27 AM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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A brake, in sheet metal verbiage, is a device used to make precise bends in sheet metal.
Big wide clamping jaws, and a movable platen you use to fold the metal.
Examples here http://www.nextag.com/sheet-metal-be...ke/search-html
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"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
Last edited by Mike S : 10-11-2007 at 11:30 AM.
Reason: add link
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10-11-2007, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Canby, Oregon
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Search for "Tank Attach" on Vans site.
It is the only Z channel that I know of, but maybe they would sell you longer pieces. I used a number of these to mout verious things.
Strobe power supply, BMA EFIS Lite.
Kent
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10-11-2007, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Olathe, KS
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Z-Bracket
Paul,
Airparts in Kansas City has it. I bought a 6' length there recently.
Thanks,
Scott
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10-11-2007, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton, Nevada --- A34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike S
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Thanks, Mike. I'm learning.....
Took the shortcut and just bought my RV. 
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RV-6 ?Mikey? (purchased flying) ? Garmin test platform (G3X Touch, GS28 autopilot servos, GTN650 GPS/Nav/Comm,
GNC255 Nav/Com, GA240 audio panel)
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10-11-2007, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Geneva, AL
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How about channel's?
Paul,
If you could use a channel with a web of 1-1/2 and legs of 3/4 I can help. Or how about a 2 x 1 angle, you could back to back them for a "Z".
The channel is .125 wall and the angle is .062. Both are 6061-T6.
PM if you would like to try them.
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10-11-2007, 07:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Gary Bricker
Try Metal Mart. They are a chain so I bet they have a location in Houston.
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10-11-2007, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Leawood, KS
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Van's Z channel
Paul,
Search AZ6 but it looks like only one size is available.
Z CHANNEL X 18"
AZ6-063X1.125X625X18 $4.66
Andy
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