KR> KR: to weld or braze

2009-11-11 Thread Fred Johnson
That sounds like I am better off paying some one to weld at a local shop then. I read this article in SA about how this guy soldered his cable connections together with lead/tin solder like they did in the old days, and started looking into the possibility of using flux and silver solder to braze

KR> KR: to weld or braze

2009-11-11 Thread Larry H.
Fred, after reading Kent's site that I sent you, sounds like brazing aluminum is not reliable according to Kent. Sounds easy enough if one follows the directions and might require the correct flux. I know, nothing is as easy as it sounds but if you have ever watched Kent weld, it sure looks

KR> KR: to weld or braze

2009-11-11 Thread Fred Johnson
That would have been TIG welding maybe, I don't have one of those anymore. the downsizing in my has caused me to off some equipment. Fred Johnson Reno, NV Marc wrote: I recall torch welding aluminum at Sun 'n" Fun five years ago with a gas other than Oxy-Acetylene... I believe it was argon

KR> KR: to weld or braze

2009-11-11 Thread Marc Baca
I recall torch welding aluminum at Sun 'n" Fun five years ago with a gas other than Oxy-Acetylene... I believe it was argon gas. and an argon-helium mixture.   Marc Baca East L.A. From: Larry H. To: KRnet Sent: Wed,

KR> KR: to weld or braze

2009-11-11 Thread Larry H.
Look at Kent Whites site below. I have sat in some of his forums at Oshkosh in years past. He showed where all the old world war 2 airplane fuel tanks were gas welded. I do not remember if they were welded, brazed, or a combination of the two, but this guy will know for sure. Larry H.

KR> converting from KR retract to fixed gear web sites?

2009-11-11 Thread Larry Flesner
At 09:37 AM 11/11/2009, you wrote: >Actually, not anymore. It is www.nvaero.com > >Steve Glover +++ Steve, Dan still has the installation instructions posted on his site. You may want to copy over, modify, or otherwise

KR> converting from KR retract to fixed gear web sites?

2009-11-11 Thread Glenda McElwee
I made the switch from retracts to fixed gear in 2 days.  I shot a few pics see http://www.awesometrvl.com/kr2_dan_diehl_fixed_gear.htm Following the included instructions, it goes very easily and quickly. Glenda McElwee CFI www.AwesomeTrvl.com KI4RDQ - General Class N51GL - in progress

KR> Second Crash at MVN

2009-11-11 Thread Fred Johnson
Glad to see you are doing well Roger and that you are staying in the KR community! Fred Johnson Reno, NV Roger wrote: HI to all and "Thank You" to those at the gathering who signed the card I received while in the hospital! It lifted my spirits considerably, and thanks to Larry Flesner

KR> Second Crash at MVN

2009-11-11 Thread Roger Bulla
HI to all and "Thank You" to those at the gathering who signed the card I received while in the hospital! It lifted my spirits considerably, and thanks to Larry Flesner for sponsoring the gathering and his offer for help remove the wreckage from the bean field. I am glad to hear that Dan

KR> converting from KR retract to fixed gear web sites?

2009-11-11 Thread n92...@cox.net
Actually, not anymore. It is www.nvaero.com Steve Glover --Original Message-- From: Larry & Sallie Flesner Sender: krnet-boun...@mylist.net To: KR Net ReplyTo: KR Net Subject: Re: KR> converting from KR retract to fixed gear web sites? Sent: Nov 11, 2009 5:25 AM At 05:20 AM 11/11/2009,

KR> Nose gearleg wall thickness.

2009-11-11 Thread Paulo Molan
The 1 1/4" "S" tube has a 3/32" wall thickness. Paulo S. Molan Brasil Steve. (Glover) Could you please let me know the wall thickness 4130 used in the Diehl nose leg. There is a guy makes one similar here in Australia, he says it's thicker and stronger then Dan's, ( now yours) But would

KR> converting from KR retract to fixed gear web sites?

2009-11-11 Thread Larry Flesner
At 05:20 AM 11/11/2009, you wrote: > Does anyone have a documented effort of their process from KR >retracts to fixed tail dragger gear? +++ What type of gear are you intending to install. The "Diehl gear" site

KR> test

2009-11-11 Thread stefenmarl...@telfort.nl
test

KR> e-mail adres change

2009-11-11 Thread stefenmarl...@telfort.nl
Hai net friends, I` m change my adres into stef...@kpnmail.nl my old adres wil be soon out of order. Stef den boer Netherlands