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Old 06-14-2011, 01:51 PM
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I fellow I know has a RV-9 and sustained a hefty bend in a gear leg after a hard landing. Can RV-9 cold rolled steel leg(s) be straightened? If so would a 12 ton press be sufficient? Would it still be strong? Any ideas on best method? Would a machine shop be a best option? Thanks in advance, Bill
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Old 06-14-2011, 02:54 PM
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This what you are looking for! They know how since they are the company who made the gear. :-) Larry
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This what you are looking for! They know how since they are the company who made the gear. :-) Larry
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The instructions on http://www.langair.com/matchdrilling.html are a fun read.
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Old 06-14-2011, 03:35 PM
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The instructions on http://www.langair.com/matchdrilling.html are a fun read.
And you weren't kidding!!!

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Old 06-14-2011, 03:43 PM
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The instructions on http://www.langair.com/matchdrilling.html are a fun read.

Classic, and appropriate. Just box it and send it.
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