propsync
Well Known Member
Hi Group, getting started on the spar j channels and already have a few questions. I'm kind of wondering if these questions were addressed somewhere in the vans philosophy that I missed or if this is just a case of normal first timer questions.
So here are my questions.
1.) I have to fabricate jchannel. The kit comes with 2 different sizes, 6' and 8'. I need to make a 73 9/32" piece and a 46 1/8" piece. So I measured out the piece and used my sharpie to draw the cutting line. I cut with a cutting disc leaving about 1/8" before the line, the rest I would fine tune with my bench grinder and 3M wheel. This seemed to work ok. Is this inline with how you guys would tackle the j channel?
2.) Its not mentioned anywhere, but I also used the 3M wheel to remove slight deburrs from the vans factory cut. Should I just assume do this kind of thing going forward with all vans cut parts?
3.) The larger and shorter vans jchannel overlap in the middle by several inches. This being the case, why is it so important to cut the jchannels to such exacting standards (aka 9/32")?
4.) I have jchannel clamped in and am ready to match drill the holes using a #40 drill bit. The drill bit does not fit through the holes in the spar. Is it assumed that I will be making the holes in the spar bigger by drilling through them? This I definitely wanted to double check with someone as it is the spar were talking about.
5.) After the holes are drilled, should I go ahead and deburr the holes in both the spar and the jchannel correct? Doesn't really say so again I'm just wondering if I'm missing a more general set of instructions that says yes always deburr drilled holes.
6.) Finally, the spar comes pre-treated for corrosion. However, seeing #4 above, if I drill with #40 bit, I will be slightly enlarging the holes, do these holes need to be re-treated for corrosion?
I don't know if I'm just over a little over eager with all this or if these are legitimate questions so could use a little guidance.
So here are my questions.
1.) I have to fabricate jchannel. The kit comes with 2 different sizes, 6' and 8'. I need to make a 73 9/32" piece and a 46 1/8" piece. So I measured out the piece and used my sharpie to draw the cutting line. I cut with a cutting disc leaving about 1/8" before the line, the rest I would fine tune with my bench grinder and 3M wheel. This seemed to work ok. Is this inline with how you guys would tackle the j channel?
2.) Its not mentioned anywhere, but I also used the 3M wheel to remove slight deburrs from the vans factory cut. Should I just assume do this kind of thing going forward with all vans cut parts?
3.) The larger and shorter vans jchannel overlap in the middle by several inches. This being the case, why is it so important to cut the jchannels to such exacting standards (aka 9/32")?
4.) I have jchannel clamped in and am ready to match drill the holes using a #40 drill bit. The drill bit does not fit through the holes in the spar. Is it assumed that I will be making the holes in the spar bigger by drilling through them? This I definitely wanted to double check with someone as it is the spar were talking about.
5.) After the holes are drilled, should I go ahead and deburr the holes in both the spar and the jchannel correct? Doesn't really say so again I'm just wondering if I'm missing a more general set of instructions that says yes always deburr drilled holes.
6.) Finally, the spar comes pre-treated for corrosion. However, seeing #4 above, if I drill with #40 bit, I will be slightly enlarging the holes, do these holes need to be re-treated for corrosion?
I don't know if I'm just over a little over eager with all this or if these are legitimate questions so could use a little guidance.
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