[RCSE] Aluminum templates with scissors.
I want to know about this too, and how to make it work, because I tried it and my failure made me very wary of trying it again. I've now had great success with (admittedly harder to make) formica templates, but the sheet-metal-scissors route is still tempting if it can really be made to work well. What I tried was sheet-aluminum templates cut with scissors, polished really smooth. Thought I had a great deal going because they were so easy to make. But aluminum, especially soft aluminum, is really 'grabby' in contact with the stainless steel I use for cutting wire, and no matter how polished I made the template edge, it would still grab and scrape at the cutting wire, making a smooth cut nearly impossible. It was awful. Not to mention that the templates themselves were getting scraped up. Maybe the aluminum I had was way too soft?? Maybe harder aluminum would still cut with scissors and slide better against the stainless?? Maybe there's some kind of teflon tape that would protect the template edge while cutting?? If you get any responses off list, James, I'd love to get copies, and/or I'd welcome a quick thread on this subject on-list to get the benefit of all who've experimented with metal templates, especially scissor-cut. Lift, Scobie in Seattle -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 2:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Template material I recall someone talking about some type of tin or aluminum they are cutting with scissors for use as templates. What is this stuff, and wherecan I get some? TIA, Jim RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: templates
For templates I use good ol' plywood. 1. Print the template on paper, 2. Cut it out with scissors, 3. Use 3M77 to stick the paper to the plywood, 4. Take the plywood to the band saw and cut around the paper, 5. Lightly sand the edges of the plywood to make it extra smooth. Done. It's much more simple than using formica. Plus, if you make a mistake, you've lost nearly nothing. If you want the template to be extra durable, use thin CA on the edges. Simple and takes only a few minutes. Sanding wood is much easier than formica. Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pleasanton, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: templates
If you like plywood, you will love tempered hard board.(masonite) The best aluminum I have used is .015 that is used for rain gutters. Thick enough to stand up, thin enough for scissors. I find .010 to thin for anything but one time cuts. I have used masonite for most templates, it holds up for at least 300 cuts. I just made some with formica, but they warped. Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerofoam.com For templates I use good ol' plywood. 1. Print the template on paper, 2. Cut it out with scissors, 3. Use 3M77 to stick the paper to the plywood, 4. Take the plywood to the band saw and cut around the paper, 5. Lightly sand the edges of the plywood to make it extra smooth. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 2M Fazer for Sale
For Sale: New in Box 2M Fazer by Ed Slegers. Great flying, easy building ship. Obechi covered foam wings/stabs, glass/kevlar fuse. $250 plus shipping. Please respond directly. I can e-mail pix if interested. Jim Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Elecronic Mixers
Planes wings and things has the Ohmark mixer, It is the best one I have seen. They are normally sold in the$25 to $30 range. Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerofoam.com - Original Message - From: "Silas Collier" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "eflight" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 3:08 PM Subject: [RCSE] Elecronic Mixers I have yet to get a computer radio and am in need of another electronic V-tail/elevon mixer. I have a Quillen mixer in my Zagi EPP and it works fine. Trick R/C has them for $40! I'd like something a bit less expensive. I searched through my favorite vendor sites and saw no mixers (Except Dubro mechanical for $9 - tired one long ago and it had too much slop). "Mixer" doesn't even return a result on the Ezone search. What other e-mixers are out there and who sells them. Are they becoming obsolete with EVERYBODY having computer radios now? -Silas-, who WILL be getting a new radio one of these days. Honolulu, Hawaii RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Need tow release
Cal; Try Karlton at multiplex if he hasn't already sent you a catalogue! Or Hobby Club Or Icare Dymond in Oshkosh might be a source also. John Derstine E-mail; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scale Soaring: http://www.Geocities.com/~scalesoar -Original Message- From: Cal Posthuma [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 6:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Need tow release I have been trying to get a tow release through Sailplanes Unlimited and Hobby Lobby. Seems they are back ordered into Europe. I would like one now. Anyone have one or knows where it is available? Cal RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
